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The correct spelling is favorite.
How to pronounce favorite
/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/
nounIPA: /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/
Say it like: Fav-ori-te
The correct spelling is favorite. A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour. For example: "The teacher's favourite always went first."
Usage Examples
“The teacher's favourite always went first.”
“She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected.”
“This is my second favourite occupation.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
- 2.A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
- 3.A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.
- 4.A bookmark in a web browser.
- 5.(in the plural) A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.
verb
- 1.To favour.
- 2.To bookmark.
- 3.To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.
adjective
- 1.Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).
- 2.Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.
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