favorite

  • (noun): A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
  • (noun): A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
  • (noun): A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.
  • (noun): A bookmark in a web browser.
  • (noun): (in the plural) A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.
  • (verb): To favour.
  • (verb): To bookmark.
  • (verb): To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.
  • (adjective): Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).
  • (adjective): Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.
  • The teacher's favourite always went first.
  • She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected.
  • This is my second favourite occupation.
  • I just saw a movie with all my favourite actors in it.