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fa·vor·ite
 favorite
- pronunciation:
- feI
v
riht
[or]
feIv
riht
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a person or thing treated with special favor.
- synonyms:
- darling, jewel, pet, treasure
- antonyms:
- bete noire
- similar words:
- choice, preference
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| definition 2: |
a competitor thought to be the most likely winner.
- synonyms:
- front-runner
- similar words:
- leader, pacesetter
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| related words: |
idol, toast |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
preferred over all others; held in the highest regard.
- synonyms:
- pet, select
- similar words:
- choice, darling, fair-haired, ideal, popular
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| related words: |
dear, hot, precious, select |
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