Definition of favourite in English:

favourite

(US favorite)

adjective ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪtˈfeɪv(ə)rət

attributive Preferred to all others of the same kind.
their favourite Italian restaurant
Example sentencesExamples
- The same is true of my favourite pubs and restaurants: they tend to be places known only to locals.
- Do you play many games, and if so, do you have any favorite titles or preferred genres?
- His favourite restaurant is minutes away, as is the park where he walks most days.
- We'd already compiled our top five favourite things about Britain, and now we were on to New York.
- On the scale of favourite things to do as a means of wasting time, online personality tests come out very near the top.
- He was not about to forgo his search for knowledge or his favorite haunts.
- But for me a lot of the fun of London is less about favourite places and more about favourite walks.
- Mourners are asked to wear something pink or a pink flower, as pink was Amanda's favourite colour.
- He did not ask for much this year, save for one favorite thing.
- Like it or not, poker is America's new favorite pastime.
- When I think of my life, art stands out as one of my most favorite hobbies.
- I knew when I rented this place, this would be my favorite haunt.
- Dinner will be guacamole and chips, also one of my very favorite things.
- He had one favourite movie and he watched it more than a dozen times, sometimes on consecutive nights.
- I mean - our names are the title characters of one of my very favorite shows.
- Take a wild guess as to what my least favorite movie of the 90's is.
- I played dumb, as if it wasn't my most favorite song in the entire world.
- It's one of my favourite restaurants, partly for the food but mainly for the atmosphere.
- There are favourite haunts where the exercise enthusiasts gather to have a sip of hot tea.
- Have a least one favorite restaurant/bar/cafe where everybody knows your name.
Synonyms
best-loved, most-liked, favoured, dearest, treasured, pet, special, closest to one's heart
preferred, chosen, choice, ideal
of choice

noun ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪtˈfeɪv(ə)rət

1A person or thing that is preferred to all others of the same kind or is especially well liked.
my favourite is tandoori chicken
the song is still a favourite after 20 years
you could always fall back on that old favourite, the omelette
Example sentencesExamples
- What types of games do you prefer, and are there any you consider your all-time favorites?
- After all, it's a catalog title, and a cult favorite at best.
- Other favorites include cracked corn, nuts (unsalted, please) and suet.
- He had asked them to sing their favourite songs, and the students would pick their favourites.
- He was very well-liked by all his colleagues and was a favourite with visitors.
- They did have chicken nuggets, served with those old favourites, chips and beans.
- Food vendors sell local favorites such as teriyaki chicken or beef stew with rice and macaroni salad.
- Fans of this closet cult favorite will of course want to buy the disc.
- The enduring rose will always be with us and will continue to be the perennial favorite.
- Although still a great hero and a favourite of the people, he acquires human faults and failings.
- Participants were asked to rate each scenario on its merits, not to pick their favourite.
- It's hard to pick a favourite but here are two that had me laughing out loud.
- The page since became an all-time favorite with visitors to my site.
- I'll use a phrase that has become a personal favorite: pushed beyond reason.
- Pick your favorites and leave a comment directing us there, or link via trackback to your own post.
- I'll try to pick my three absolute favorites tomorrow and link to all the other ones that were good.
- With a sizable stable of family and fans in the audience, she had to be considered the hometown favorite.
- When you have mulled over these questions and picked your favourites, you give money when and how you see fit.
- Pick your favorite out of the two, then ask for a sample to take home and try out.
- Perennial favorites include losing weight, exercising, quitting smoking and even cutting back on guilty pleasures like chocolate.
Synonyms
first choice, choice, pick, preference, pet, beloved, darling
idol, hero, god, goddess, gem, jewel, jewel in the crown
informal blue-eyed boy, golden boy, teacher's pet, the apple of one's eye
North American informal fair-haired boy
1. 1.1 The competitor thought most likely to win a game or contest, especially by people betting on the outcome.
  the team are strong favourites
  Example sentencesExamples
  But watching that game it was hard to work out who were the favourites to go up at the end of the season.
  They will be strong favourites having won the last four meetings between the sides.
  They're on the road as a heavy favorite against a team that matches up well with them.
  No longer will I worry about favorites wrecking their seasons with three bad games.
  They will start the game as favourites, but they won't want a repeat of what happened five years ago.
  The trade did not make Dallas absolute favorites to win it all, but it made them better contenders.
  They picked up four points to make them favourites to reach the semi-final along with York next month.
  He was sent off as the favorite at odds of 2.45-to - 1.
  Argentina are heavy favourites, having won all five of their games so far without conceding a goal.
  We have been used to Britain crews going to the Olympic Games as favourites.
  Both are favorites in their leagues, which could lead to a rematch in the Rose Bowl.
  That is not a criticism, because they obviously are the heavy favorites to win the Super Bowl.
  Raul, as much as anyone, will be devastated if the pre-match favourites do not win through.
  They have to be the odds-on favorite to win the Super Bowl now.
  Scotland, Japan and the US are the other teams in Group B which the French are strong favorites to win.
  France, the United States and Germany are considered favourites for team medals.
  Indiana are the clear favorites to bring a championship back to the Eastern conference.
  Then he said England were favourites to win the competition because we had a world class team.
  Britain's three-day eventers are strong favourites for Olympic gold this summer.
  The Broncos came in as slight favorites over a team with question marks at quarterback.
  Synonyms
  expected winner, probable winner, front runner
2. 1.2 A record of the address of a website or other data made to enable quick access; a bookmark.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Both products save recently selected destinations and allow you to select destinations as favorites.
  Depending on your Windows configuration, you may have more than 1 folder that contains favorites.
  The Web Wheel gives you access to your browser, favorites or different Google search features.
  Repeat as necessary to add all the symbols you wish to your favorites list.
  The update for the media browser add-on for Web browsers added the ability to tag Web-based content as favorites.
  For each item in the favourites list, a thumbnail of that Web page is inserted, along with the Web page name.
  In terms of managing the list, keeping the list in any sort of order involves considerable effort in moving favourites into individual folders.
  Firstly, users have problems managing their favourites, and in particular accessing their favourites through a hierarchical menu.
  There are only a few { Web sites } I put in my favourites.
  It is also easy to forget to put something into the favourites.
  The standard desktop options like favorites, commenting, playlists, related videos, rating and searching are also there.
  Frequently used items can be nicknamed and grouped, and marked as favorites.
  Firstly, there is more space taken up by the favourites on screen, enabling a longer list of favourites without scrolling.
  Also, frustratingly for those who use multiple machines, the list of favourites is tied to a particular machine.
  Instead of entering the search engine's URL or clicking on a favorite or bookmark, you just enter the query in the search box.
  The favourites list also only keeps the name of the site in the list, making it difficult to differentiate between different sites quickly.
  Some users abandoned using favourites altogether and instead resorted to using the history mechanism of their browser.
  The search function allows all the things you'd usually experience from heading over to Google without having to type in the address or click on a favourite.

verbˈfeɪv(ə)rɪtˈfeɪv(ə)rət

[with object]

Record the address of (a website or other data) to enable quick access in future.
you can see who else favourited the same pictures
Example sentencesExamples
- YouTube, members decide which photographs and videos should rise to prominence by " favouriting ", linking and commenting.
- Adding a custom station for the first time took forever, and so did refreshing stations that I listened to often, favoriting and banning many songs.
- Even better, you can see who else favourited the same pictures, and then look at thumbnails of all their favourites.
- However, in terms of publicity, the video has already been viewed 673,641 times and been "favourited" by viewers 368 times.

Phrases

favourite son

1A famous man who is particularly popular in his native area.
Essex's favourite son will open at Lord's to launch the cricket season
Example sentencesExamples
- It is not meant to be disparaging of Oxford's favourite son.
- It was the work of a schoolgirl, then 13, who was so moved by the impending departure of the town's favourite son that she committed her thoughts to verse.
- The shadow thrown by Chicago's favourite son looms large, though.
- His adopted hometown of Santa Barbara actually welcomed back its favorite son with a parade this afternoon.
- He's the favorite son of the day, but he's not very exciting, is he?
- In the case of both, they are going to have to make the case that they are more than just the favorite son of their establishments.
- I mean, he's still the favorite son here in Texas.
- What began as an advertisement for a kit manufacturer has subsequently become a monument to the city's favourite son.
- Yes, the favourite son of American liberalism is back in the news.
- I still get confused: was he Donegal's favourite son or was he from Cork?
1. 1.1US A person supported as a presidential candidate by delegates from the candidate's home state.
  he hoped to strengthen his position as Maryland's favourite son
  Example sentencesExamples
  Texas casts all its votes for her favorite son and the best father in America.
  He was first elected to the House from neighboring Missouri in 1976 and is considered a favorite son among many Iowa Democrats.
  Here in South Carolina, he's not in the lead, but he's breathing down the neck of the man who is, in effect, the favorite son.
  In 1880, he supported Ohio's favorite son, John Sherman, for the Republican presidential nomination, opposing a third term for Ulysses S. Grant.
  In fact, the predecessor often chooses, endorses, or otherwise supports the favorite son as the most appropriate successor to pursue the course that he has established.
  And only one time since 1964 have they carried the South, and that, of course, was in '76 when Jimmy Carter was a favorite son.
  Upon the death of the Justice in 1851, he became New Hampshire's favorite son presidential candidate.
  For that reason, the state's favorite son and unofficial leading candidate would take a pass.

Origin

Late 16th century (as a noun): from obsolete French favorit, from Italian favorito, past participle of favorire 'to favour', from Latin favor (see favour).

Definition of favorite in US English:

favorite

(British favourite)

adjectiveˈfāv(ə)rətˈfeɪv(ə)rət

attributive Preferred before all others of the same kind.
their favorite Italian restaurant
Example sentencesExamples
- But for me a lot of the fun of London is less about favourite places and more about favourite walks.
- We'd already compiled our top five favourite things about Britain, and now we were on to New York.
- Do you play many games, and if so, do you have any favorite titles or preferred genres?
- He had one favourite movie and he watched it more than a dozen times, sometimes on consecutive nights.
- Take a wild guess as to what my least favorite movie of the 90's is.
- There are favourite haunts where the exercise enthusiasts gather to have a sip of hot tea.
- I played dumb, as if it wasn't my most favorite song in the entire world.
- The same is true of my favourite pubs and restaurants: they tend to be places known only to locals.
- Dinner will be guacamole and chips, also one of my very favorite things.
- Like it or not, poker is America's new favorite pastime.
- I mean - our names are the title characters of one of my very favorite shows.
- On the scale of favourite things to do as a means of wasting time, online personality tests come out very near the top.
- Have a least one favorite restaurant/bar/cafe where everybody knows your name.
- His favourite restaurant is minutes away, as is the park where he walks most days.
- Mourners are asked to wear something pink or a pink flower, as pink was Amanda's favourite colour.
- When I think of my life, art stands out as one of my most favorite hobbies.
- It's one of my favourite restaurants, partly for the food but mainly for the atmosphere.
- I knew when I rented this place, this would be my favorite haunt.
- He did not ask for much this year, save for one favorite thing.
- He was not about to forgo his search for knowledge or his favorite haunts.
Synonyms
best-loved, most-liked, favoured, dearest, treasured, pet, special, closest to one's heart

nounˈfāv(ə)rətˈfeɪv(ə)rət

1A person or thing that is especially popular or particularly well liked by someone.
the song is still a favorite after 20 years
Example sentencesExamples
- Participants were asked to rate each scenario on its merits, not to pick their favourite.
- It's hard to pick a favourite but here are two that had me laughing out loud.
- When you have mulled over these questions and picked your favourites, you give money when and how you see fit.
- Pick your favorite out of the two, then ask for a sample to take home and try out.
- They did have chicken nuggets, served with those old favourites, chips and beans.
- What types of games do you prefer, and are there any you consider your all-time favorites?
- Although still a great hero and a favourite of the people, he acquires human faults and failings.
- I'll try to pick my three absolute favorites tomorrow and link to all the other ones that were good.
- Fans of this closet cult favorite will of course want to buy the disc.
- Pick your favorites and leave a comment directing us there, or link via trackback to your own post.
- He was very well-liked by all his colleagues and was a favourite with visitors.
- He had asked them to sing their favourite songs, and the students would pick their favourites.
- After all, it's a catalog title, and a cult favorite at best.
- Other favorites include cracked corn, nuts (unsalted, please) and suet.
- The enduring rose will always be with us and will continue to be the perennial favorite.
- I'll use a phrase that has become a personal favorite: pushed beyond reason.
- Food vendors sell local favorites such as teriyaki chicken or beef stew with rice and macaroni salad.
- Perennial favorites include losing weight, exercising, quitting smoking and even cutting back on guilty pleasures like chocolate.
- With a sizable stable of family and fans in the audience, she had to be considered the hometown favorite.
- The page since became an all-time favorite with visitors to my site.
Synonyms
first choice, choice, pick, preference, pet, beloved, darling
1. 1.1 The competitor thought most likely to win a game or contest, especially by people betting on the outcome.
  he was the early favorite to win the South Carolina caucuses
  Example sentencesExamples
  Raul, as much as anyone, will be devastated if the pre-match favourites do not win through.
  Both are favorites in their leagues, which could lead to a rematch in the Rose Bowl.
  Argentina are heavy favourites, having won all five of their games so far without conceding a goal.
  They will start the game as favourites, but they won't want a repeat of what happened five years ago.
  The Broncos came in as slight favorites over a team with question marks at quarterback.
  He was sent off as the favorite at odds of 2.45-to - 1.
  They're on the road as a heavy favorite against a team that matches up well with them.
  They picked up four points to make them favourites to reach the semi-final along with York next month.
  Britain's three-day eventers are strong favourites for Olympic gold this summer.
  Then he said England were favourites to win the competition because we had a world class team.
  They will be strong favourites having won the last four meetings between the sides.
  The trade did not make Dallas absolute favorites to win it all, but it made them better contenders.
  No longer will I worry about favorites wrecking their seasons with three bad games.
  But watching that game it was hard to work out who were the favourites to go up at the end of the season.
  We have been used to Britain crews going to the Olympic Games as favourites.
  Indiana are the clear favorites to bring a championship back to the Eastern conference.
  That is not a criticism, because they obviously are the heavy favorites to win the Super Bowl.
  France, the United States and Germany are considered favourites for team medals.
  Scotland, Japan and the US are the other teams in Group B which the French are strong favorites to win.
  They have to be the odds-on favorite to win the Super Bowl now.
  Synonyms
  expected winner, probable winner, front runner
2. 1.2 A record of the address of a website or other data made to enable quick access; a bookmark.
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Web Wheel gives you access to your browser, favorites or different Google search features.
  Some users abandoned using favourites altogether and instead resorted to using the history mechanism of their browser.
  Firstly, users have problems managing their favourites, and in particular accessing their favourites through a hierarchical menu.
  Repeat as necessary to add all the symbols you wish to your favorites list.
  Instead of entering the search engine's URL or clicking on a favorite or bookmark, you just enter the query in the search box.
  The update for the media browser add-on for Web browsers added the ability to tag Web-based content as favorites.
  In terms of managing the list, keeping the list in any sort of order involves considerable effort in moving favourites into individual folders.
  The standard desktop options like favorites, commenting, playlists, related videos, rating and searching are also there.
  Depending on your Windows configuration, you may have more than 1 folder that contains favorites.
  It is also easy to forget to put something into the favourites.
  Both products save recently selected destinations and allow you to select destinations as favorites.
  For each item in the favourites list, a thumbnail of that Web page is inserted, along with the Web page name.
  There are only a few { Web sites } I put in my favourites.
  Firstly, there is more space taken up by the favourites on screen, enabling a longer list of favourites without scrolling.
  The search function allows all the things you'd usually experience from heading over to Google without having to type in the address or click on a favourite.
  Frequently used items can be nicknamed and grouped, and marked as favorites.
  The favourites list also only keeps the name of the site in the list, making it difficult to differentiate between different sites quickly.
  Also, frustratingly for those who use multiple machines, the list of favourites is tied to a particular machine.

verbˈfāv(ə)rətˈfeɪv(ə)rət

[with object]

Record the address of (a website or other data) to enable quick access in future.
you can see who else favorited the same pictures
Example sentencesExamples
- However, in terms of publicity, the video has already been viewed 673,641 times and been "favourited" by viewers 368 times.
- Even better, you can see who else favourited the same pictures, and then look at thumbnails of all their favourites.
- Adding a custom station for the first time took forever, and so did refreshing stations that I listened to often, favoriting and banning many songs.
- YouTube, members decide which photographs and videos should rise to prominence by " favouriting ", linking and commenting.

Phrases

favorite son

1A famous man who is particularly popular and praised for his achievements in his native area.
Green Bay's favorite son is equal parts laid-back and hot-blooded
Example sentencesExamples
- His adopted hometown of Santa Barbara actually welcomed back its favorite son with a parade this afternoon.
- I still get confused: was he Donegal's favourite son or was he from Cork?
- He's the favorite son of the day, but he's not very exciting, is he?
- Yes, the favourite son of American liberalism is back in the news.
- In the case of both, they are going to have to make the case that they are more than just the favorite son of their establishments.
- It was the work of a schoolgirl, then 13, who was so moved by the impending departure of the town's favourite son that she committed her thoughts to verse.
- The shadow thrown by Chicago's favourite son looms large, though.
- I mean, he's still the favorite son here in Texas.
- What began as an advertisement for a kit manufacturer has subsequently become a monument to the city's favourite son.
- It is not meant to be disparaging of Oxford's favourite son.
1. 1.1US A person supported as a presidential candidate by delegates from the candidate's home state.
  Example sentencesExamples
  Here in South Carolina, he's not in the lead, but he's breathing down the neck of the man who is, in effect, the favorite son.
  He was first elected to the House from neighboring Missouri in 1976 and is considered a favorite son among many Iowa Democrats.
  And only one time since 1964 have they carried the South, and that, of course, was in '76 when Jimmy Carter was a favorite son.
  Upon the death of the Justice in 1851, he became New Hampshire's favorite son presidential candidate.
  In fact, the predecessor often chooses, endorses, or otherwise supports the favorite son as the most appropriate successor to pursue the course that he has established.
  For that reason, the state's favorite son and unofficial leading candidate would take a pass.
  In 1880, he supported Ohio's favorite son, John Sherman, for the Republican presidential nomination, opposing a third term for Ulysses S. Grant.
  Texas casts all its votes for her favorite son and the best father in America.

Origin

Late 16th century (as a noun): from obsolete French favorit, from Italian favorito, past participle of favorire ‘to favor’, from Latin favor (see favor).

单词	favourite
释义	Definition of favourite in English: favourite (US favorite) adjective ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪtˈfeɪv(ə)rət attributive Preferred to all others of the same kind. their favourite Italian restaurant Example sentencesExamples The same is true of my favourite pubs and restaurants: they tend to be places known only to locals. Do you play many games, and if so, do you have any favorite titles or preferred genres? His favourite restaurant is minutes away, as is the park where he walks most days. We'd already compiled our top five favourite things about Britain, and now we were on to New York. On the scale of favourite things to do as a means of wasting time, online personality tests come out very near the top. He was not about to forgo his search for knowledge or his favorite haunts. But for me a lot of the fun of London is less about favourite places and more about favourite walks. Mourners are asked to wear something pink or a pink flower, as pink was Amanda's favourite colour. He did not ask for much this year, save for one favorite thing. Like it or not, poker is America's new favorite pastime. When I think of my life, art stands out as one of my most favorite hobbies. I knew when I rented this place, this would be my favorite haunt. Dinner will be guacamole and chips, also one of my very favorite things. He had one favourite movie and he watched it more than a dozen times, sometimes on consecutive nights. I mean - our names are the title characters of one of my very favorite shows. Take a wild guess as to what my least favorite movie of the 90's is. I played dumb, as if it wasn't my most favorite song in the entire world. It's one of my favourite restaurants, partly for the food but mainly for the atmosphere. There are favourite haunts where the exercise enthusiasts gather to have a sip of hot tea. Have a least one favorite restaurant/bar/cafe where everybody knows your name. Synonyms best-loved, most-liked, favoured, dearest, treasured, pet, special, closest to one's heart preferred, chosen, choice, ideal of choice noun ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪtˈfeɪv(ə)rət 1A person or thing that is preferred to all others of the same kind or is especially well liked. my favourite is tandoori chicken the song is still a favourite after 20 years you could always fall back on that old favourite, the omelette Example sentencesExamples What types of games do you prefer, and are there any you consider your all-time favorites? After all, it's a catalog title, and a cult favorite at best. Other favorites include cracked corn, nuts (unsalted, please) and suet. He had asked them to sing their favourite songs, and the students would pick their favourites. He was very well-liked by all his colleagues and was a favourite with visitors. They did have chicken nuggets, served with those old favourites, chips and beans. Food vendors sell local favorites such as teriyaki chicken or beef stew with rice and macaroni salad. Fans of this closet cult favorite will of course want to buy the disc. The enduring rose will always be with us and will continue to be the perennial favorite. Although still a great hero and a favourite of the people, he acquires human faults and failings. Participants were asked to rate each scenario on its merits, not to pick their favourite. It's hard to pick a favourite but here are two that had me laughing out loud. The page since became an all-time favorite with visitors to my site. I'll use a phrase that has become a personal favorite: pushed beyond reason. Pick your favorites and leave a comment directing us there, or link via trackback to your own post. I'll try to pick my three absolute favorites tomorrow and link to all the other ones that were good. With a sizable stable of family and fans in the audience, she had to be considered the hometown favorite. When you have mulled over these questions and picked your favourites, you give money when and how you see fit. Pick your favorite out of the two, then ask for a sample to take home and try out. Perennial favorites include losing weight, exercising, quitting smoking and even cutting back on guilty pleasures like chocolate. Synonyms first choice, choice, pick, preference, pet, beloved, darling idol, hero, god, goddess, gem, jewel, jewel in the crown informal blue-eyed boy, golden boy, teacher's pet, the apple of one's eye North American informal fair-haired boy 1.1 The competitor thought most likely to win a game or contest, especially by people betting on the outcome. the team are strong favourites Example sentencesExamples But watching that game it was hard to work out who were the favourites to go up at the end of the season. They will be strong favourites having won the last four meetings between the sides. They're on the road as a heavy favorite against a team that matches up well with them. No longer will I worry about favorites wrecking their seasons with three bad games. They will start the game as favourites, but they won't want a repeat of what happened five years ago. The trade did not make Dallas absolute favorites to win it all, but it made them better contenders. They picked up four points to make them favourites to reach the semi-final along with York next month. He was sent off as the favorite at odds of 2.45-to - 1. Argentina are heavy favourites, having won all five of their games so far without conceding a goal. We have been used to Britain crews going to the Olympic Games as favourites. Both are favorites in their leagues, which could lead to a rematch in the Rose Bowl. That is not a criticism, because they obviously are the heavy favorites to win the Super Bowl. Raul, as much as anyone, will be devastated if the pre-match favourites do not win through. They have to be the odds-on favorite to win the Super Bowl now. Scotland, Japan and the US are the other teams in Group B which the French are strong favorites to win. France, the United States and Germany are considered favourites for team medals. Indiana are the clear favorites to bring a championship back to the Eastern conference. Then he said England were favourites to win the competition because we had a world class team. Britain's three-day eventers are strong favourites for Olympic gold this summer. The Broncos came in as slight favorites over a team with question marks at quarterback. Synonyms expected winner, probable winner, front runner 1.2 A record of the address of a website or other data made to enable quick access; a bookmark. Example sentencesExamples Both products save recently selected destinations and allow you to select destinations as favorites. Depending on your Windows configuration, you may have more than 1 folder that contains favorites. The Web Wheel gives you access to your browser, favorites or different Google search features. Repeat as necessary to add all the symbols you wish to your favorites list. The update for the media browser add-on for Web browsers added the ability to tag Web-based content as favorites. For each item in the favourites list, a thumbnail of that Web page is inserted, along with the Web page name. In terms of managing the list, keeping the list in any sort of order involves considerable effort in moving favourites into individual folders. Firstly, users have problems managing their favourites, and in particular accessing their favourites through a hierarchical menu. There are only a few { Web sites } I put in my favourites. It is also easy to forget to put something into the favourites. The standard desktop options like favorites, commenting, playlists, related videos, rating and searching are also there. Frequently used items can be nicknamed and grouped, and marked as favorites. Firstly, there is more space taken up by the favourites on screen, enabling a longer list of favourites without scrolling. Also, frustratingly for those who use multiple machines, the list of favourites is tied to a particular machine. Instead of entering the search engine's URL or clicking on a favorite or bookmark, you just enter the query in the search box. The favourites list also only keeps the name of the site in the list, making it difficult to differentiate between different sites quickly. Some users abandoned using favourites altogether and instead resorted to using the history mechanism of their browser. The search function allows all the things you'd usually experience from heading over to Google without having to type in the address or click on a favourite. verbˈfeɪv(ə)rɪtˈfeɪv(ə)rət [with object] Record the address of (a website or other data) to enable quick access in future. you can see who else favourited the same pictures Example sentencesExamples YouTube, members decide which photographs and videos should rise to prominence by " favouriting ", linking and commenting. Adding a custom station for the first time took forever, and so did refreshing stations that I listened to often, favoriting and banning many songs. Even better, you can see who else favourited the same pictures, and then look at thumbnails of all their favourites. However, in terms of publicity, the video has already been viewed 673,641 times and been "favourited" by viewers 368 times. Phrases favourite son 1A famous man who is particularly popular in his native area. Essex's favourite son will open at Lord's to launch the cricket season Example sentencesExamples It is not meant to be disparaging of Oxford's favourite son. It was the work of a schoolgirl, then 13, who was so moved by the impending departure of the town's favourite son that she committed her thoughts to verse. The shadow thrown by Chicago's favourite son looms large, though. His adopted hometown of Santa Barbara actually welcomed back its favorite son with a parade this afternoon. He's the favorite son of the day, but he's not very exciting, is he? In the case of both, they are going to have to make the case that they are more than just the favorite son of their establishments. I mean, he's still the favorite son here in Texas. What began as an advertisement for a kit manufacturer has subsequently become a monument to the city's favourite son. Yes, the favourite son of American liberalism is back in the news. I still get confused: was he Donegal's favourite son or was he from Cork? 1.1US A person supported as a presidential candidate by delegates from the candidate's home state. he hoped to strengthen his position as Maryland's favourite son Example sentencesExamples Texas casts all its votes for her favorite son and the best father in America. He was first elected to the House from neighboring Missouri in 1976 and is considered a favorite son among many Iowa Democrats. Here in South Carolina, he's not in the lead, but he's breathing down the neck of the man who is, in effect, the favorite son. In 1880, he supported Ohio's favorite son, John Sherman, for the Republican presidential nomination, opposing a third term for Ulysses S. Grant. In fact, the predecessor often chooses, endorses, or otherwise supports the favorite son as the most appropriate successor to pursue the course that he has established. And only one time since 1964 have they carried the South, and that, of course, was in '76 when Jimmy Carter was a favorite son. Upon the death of the Justice in 1851, he became New Hampshire's favorite son presidential candidate. For that reason, the state's favorite son and unofficial leading candidate would take a pass. Origin Late 16th century (as a noun): from obsolete French favorit, from Italian favorito, past participle of favorire 'to favour', from Latin favor (see favour). adj.1 phr. Definition of favorite in US English: favorite (British favourite) adjectiveˈfāv(ə)rətˈfeɪv(ə)rət attributive Preferred before all others of the same kind. their favorite Italian restaurant Example sentencesExamples But for me a lot of the fun of London is less about favourite places and more about favourite walks. We'd already compiled our top five favourite things about Britain, and now we were on to New York. Do you play many games, and if so, do you have any favorite titles or preferred genres? He had one favourite movie and he watched it more than a dozen times, sometimes on consecutive nights. Take a wild guess as to what my least favorite movie of the 90's is. There are favourite haunts where the exercise enthusiasts gather to have a sip of hot tea. I played dumb, as if it wasn't my most favorite song in the entire world. The same is true of my favourite pubs and restaurants: they tend to be places known only to locals. Dinner will be guacamole and chips, also one of my very favorite things. Like it or not, poker is America's new favorite pastime. I mean - our names are the title characters of one of my very favorite shows. On the scale of favourite things to do as a means of wasting time, online personality tests come out very near the top. Have a least one favorite restaurant/bar/cafe where everybody knows your name. His favourite restaurant is minutes away, as is the park where he walks most days. Mourners are asked to wear something pink or a pink flower, as pink was Amanda's favourite colour. When I think of my life, art stands out as one of my most favorite hobbies. It's one of my favourite restaurants, partly for the food but mainly for the atmosphere. I knew when I rented this place, this would be my favorite haunt. He did not ask for much this year, save for one favorite thing. He was not about to forgo his search for knowledge or his favorite haunts. Synonyms best-loved, most-liked, favoured, dearest, treasured, pet, special, closest to one's heart nounˈfāv(ə)rətˈfeɪv(ə)rət 1A person or thing that is especially popular or particularly well liked by someone. the song is still a favorite after 20 years Example sentencesExamples Participants were asked to rate each scenario on its merits, not to pick their favourite. It's hard to pick a favourite but here are two that had me laughing out loud. When you have mulled over these questions and picked your favourites, you give money when and how you see fit. Pick your favorite out of the two, then ask for a sample to take home and try out. They did have chicken nuggets, served with those old favourites, chips and beans. What types of games do you prefer, and are there any you consider your all-time favorites? Although still a great hero and a favourite of the people, he acquires human faults and failings. I'll try to pick my three absolute favorites tomorrow and link to all the other ones that were good. Fans of this closet cult favorite will of course want to buy the disc. Pick your favorites and leave a comment directing us there, or link via trackback to your own post. He was very well-liked by all his colleagues and was a favourite with visitors. He had asked them to sing their favourite songs, and the students would pick their favourites. After all, it's a catalog title, and a cult favorite at best. Other favorites include cracked corn, nuts (unsalted, please) and suet. The enduring rose will always be with us and will continue to be the perennial favorite. I'll use a phrase that has become a personal favorite: pushed beyond reason. Food vendors sell local favorites such as teriyaki chicken or beef stew with rice and macaroni salad. Perennial favorites include losing weight, exercising, quitting smoking and even cutting back on guilty pleasures like chocolate. With a sizable stable of family and fans in the audience, she had to be considered the hometown favorite. The page since became an all-time favorite with visitors to my site. Synonyms first choice, choice, pick, preference, pet, beloved, darling 1.1 The competitor thought most likely to win a game or contest, especially by people betting on the outcome. he was the early favorite to win the South Carolina caucuses Example sentencesExamples Raul, as much as anyone, will be devastated if the pre-match favourites do not win through. Both are favorites in their leagues, which could lead to a rematch in the Rose Bowl. Argentina are heavy favourites, having won all five of their games so far without conceding a goal. They will start the game as favourites, but they won't want a repeat of what happened five years ago. The Broncos came in as slight favorites over a team with question marks at quarterback. He was sent off as the favorite at odds of 2.45-to - 1. They're on the road as a heavy favorite against a team that matches up well with them. They picked up four points to make them favourites to reach the semi-final along with York next month. Britain's three-day eventers are strong favourites for Olympic gold this summer. Then he said England were favourites to win the competition because we had a world class team. They will be strong favourites having won the last four meetings between the sides. The trade did not make Dallas absolute favorites to win it all, but it made them better contenders. No longer will I worry about favorites wrecking their seasons with three bad games. But watching that game it was hard to work out who were the favourites to go up at the end of the season. We have been used to Britain crews going to the Olympic Games as favourites. Indiana are the clear favorites to bring a championship back to the Eastern conference. That is not a criticism, because they obviously are the heavy favorites to win the Super Bowl. France, the United States and Germany are considered favourites for team medals. Scotland, Japan and the US are the other teams in Group B which the French are strong favorites to win. They have to be the odds-on favorite to win the Super Bowl now. Synonyms expected winner, probable winner, front runner 1.2 A record of the address of a website or other data made to enable quick access; a bookmark. Example sentencesExamples The Web Wheel gives you access to your browser, favorites or different Google search features. Some users abandoned using favourites altogether and instead resorted to using the history mechanism of their browser. Firstly, users have problems managing their favourites, and in particular accessing their favourites through a hierarchical menu. Repeat as necessary to add all the symbols you wish to your favorites list. Instead of entering the search engine's URL or clicking on a favorite or bookmark, you just enter the query in the search box. The update for the media browser add-on for Web browsers added the ability to tag Web-based content as favorites. In terms of managing the list, keeping the list in any sort of order involves considerable effort in moving favourites into individual folders. The standard desktop options like favorites, commenting, playlists, related videos, rating and searching are also there. Depending on your Windows configuration, you may have more than 1 folder that contains favorites. It is also easy to forget to put something into the favourites. Both products save recently selected destinations and allow you to select destinations as favorites. For each item in the favourites list, a thumbnail of that Web page is inserted, along with the Web page name. There are only a few { Web sites } I put in my favourites. Firstly, there is more space taken up by the favourites on screen, enabling a longer list of favourites without scrolling. The search function allows all the things you'd usually experience from heading over to Google without having to type in the address or click on a favourite. Frequently used items can be nicknamed and grouped, and marked as favorites. The favourites list also only keeps the name of the site in the list, making it difficult to differentiate between different sites quickly. Also, frustratingly for those who use multiple machines, the list of favourites is tied to a particular machine. verbˈfāv(ə)rətˈfeɪv(ə)rət [with object] Record the address of (a website or other data) to enable quick access in future. you can see who else favorited the same pictures Example sentencesExamples However, in terms of publicity, the video has already been viewed 673,641 times and been "favourited" by viewers 368 times. Even better, you can see who else favourited the same pictures, and then look at thumbnails of all their favourites. Adding a custom station for the first time took forever, and so did refreshing stations that I listened to often, favoriting and banning many songs. YouTube, members decide which photographs and videos should rise to prominence by " favouriting ", linking and commenting. Phrases favorite son 1A famous man who is particularly popular and praised for his achievements in his native area. Green Bay's favorite son is equal parts laid-back and hot-blooded Example sentencesExamples His adopted hometown of Santa Barbara actually welcomed back its favorite son with a parade this afternoon. I still get confused: was he Donegal's favourite son or was he from Cork? He's the favorite son of the day, but he's not very exciting, is he? Yes, the favourite son of American liberalism is back in the news. In the case of both, they are going to have to make the case that they are more than just the favorite son of their establishments. It was the work of a schoolgirl, then 13, who was so moved by the impending departure of the town's favourite son that she committed her thoughts to verse. The shadow thrown by Chicago's favourite son looms large, though. I mean, he's still the favorite son here in Texas. What began as an advertisement for a kit manufacturer has subsequently become a monument to the city's favourite son. It is not meant to be disparaging of Oxford's favourite son. 1.1US A person supported as a presidential candidate by delegates from the candidate's home state. Example sentencesExamples Here in South Carolina, he's not in the lead, but he's breathing down the neck of the man who is, in effect, the favorite son. He was first elected to the House from neighboring Missouri in 1976 and is considered a favorite son among many Iowa Democrats. And only one time since 1964 have they carried the South, and that, of course, was in '76 when Jimmy Carter was a favorite son. Upon the death of the Justice in 1851, he became New Hampshire's favorite son presidential candidate. In fact, the predecessor often chooses, endorses, or otherwise supports the favorite son as the most appropriate successor to pursue the course that he has established. For that reason, the state's favorite son and unofficial leading candidate would take a pass. In 1880, he supported Ohio's favorite son, John Sherman, for the Republican presidential nomination, opposing a third term for Ulysses S. Grant. Texas casts all its votes for her favorite son and the best father in America. Origin Late 16th century (as a noun): from obsolete French favorit, from Italian favorito, past participle of favorire ‘to favor’, from Latin favor (see favor). adj.1 phr.
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