favorite

noun

A surname.

US standard spelling of favourite. [A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.]

verb

US standard spelling of favourite. [To favour.]

adjective

US standard spelling of favourite. [(superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)]

Roots

faverefavor- · Latin · to favor

Synonyms for favorite

favoredadj preferredadj darlingn belovedadj popularadj lovedadj cherishedadj preferencen adoredadj choicen petn treasuredadj admiredadj chosenn

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Where does favorite come from?

The word favorite breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root favor-, from Latin favere (“to favor”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.