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With fantasy, one often has to think of a well-loved series before narrowing the selection to a favourite book. So it is with Zelazny. I've read his 'Princes in Amber' books so often, I know them almost verbatim, so much so that I am now trying to forget them so I can return to them with renewed pleasure.
Neal Asher

Meaning of "favourite" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD FAVOURITE

From Italian favorito, from favorire to favour, from Latin favēre.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF FAVOURITE

favourite  [ˈfeɪvərɪt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FAVOURITE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Favourite can act as a noun and an adjective.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES FAVOURITE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

favourite

Favourite

A favourite or favorite, was the intimate companion of a ruler or other important person. In medieval and Early Modern Europe, among other times and places, the term is used of individuals delegated significant political power by a ruler. It is especially a phenomenon of the 16th and 17th centuries, when government had become too complex for many hereditary rulers with no great interest or talent for it, and political institutions were still evolving. The period 1600-1660 saw particular successions of all-powerful minister-favourites in much of Europe, particularly in Spain, England, France and Sweden. The term is also sometimes employed by conservative writers who want to avoid terms such as "royal mistress", or "friend", "companion" or "lover" of either sex. Several favourites had sexual relations with the monarch, but the feelings of the monarch for the favourite covered the full gamut from a simple faith in the favourite's abilities, through various degrees of emotional affection and dependence, to sexual infatuation.

Definition of favourite in the English dictionary

The first definition of favourite in the dictionary is most liked; preferred above all others. Other definition of favourite is a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking. Favourite is also a competitor thought likely to win.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FAVOURITE


accurate
ˈækjərɪt
confederate
kənˈfɛdərɪt
considerate
kənˈsɪdərɪt
corporate
ˈkɔːpərɪt
curate
ˈkjʊərɪt
deliberate
dɪˈlɪbərɪt
desperate
ˈdɛspərɪt
directorate
dɪˈrɛktərɪt
disparate
ˈdɪspərɪt
doctorate
ˈdɒktərɪt
elaborate
ɪˈlæbərɪt
emirate
ɛˈmɪərɪt
leveret
ˈlɛvərɪt
literate
ˈlɪtərɪt
moderate
ˈmɒdərɪt
riveret
ˈrɪvərɪt
septemvirate
sepˈtemvərɪt
temperate
ˈtɛmpərɪt
unfavorite
ʌnˈfeɪvərɪt
velveret
ˈvɛlvərɪt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FAVOURITE

favoredness
favorer
favoringly
favorite son
favorless
favors
favose
favour
favourable
favourable pressure gradient
favourableness
favourably
favouredness
favourer
favouringly
favourites
favouritism
favourless
favours
favous

WORDS THAT END LIKE FAVOURITE

azurite
curite
evens favourite
fulgurite
hippurite
joint favourite
Labourite
lazurite
marguerite
neurite
odds-on favourite
overwrite
rewrite
rite
roburite
saussurite
sprite
tellurite
urite
write

Synonyms and antonyms of favourite in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «FAVOURITE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «favourite» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of favourite

Translation of «favourite» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FAVOURITE

Find out the translation of favourite to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of favourite from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «favourite» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

特别喜爱的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

favorito
570 millions of speakers

English

favourite
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पसंदीदा
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

مُفَضَّل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

излюбленный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

favorito
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রিয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

préféré
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kegemaran
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lieblings-
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

大好きな
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

좋아하는
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Paling disenengi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ưa thích
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிடித்த
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आवडता
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

favori
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

preferito
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ulubiony
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

улюблений
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

preferat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αγαπημένος
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

gunsteling
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

favorit-
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

favoritt-
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of favourite

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FAVOURITE»

The term «favourite» is very widely used and occupies the 4.682 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FAVOURITE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «favourite» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «favourite» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about favourite

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10 QUOTES WITH «FAVOURITE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word favourite.
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Waris Ahluwalia
One of my favourite activities is eating.
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Clive Anderson
My favourite plant is the foxglove. I think they are a perfect balance between being a garden plant and a wild plant, as at home in woodland as they are in a city.
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Neal Asher
With fantasy, one often has to think of a well-loved series before narrowing the selection to a favourite book. So it is with Zelazny. I've read his 'Princes in Amber' books so often, I know them almost verbatim, so much so that I am now trying to forget them so I can return to them with renewed pleasure.
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Clement Attlee
I just love Chinese food. My favourite dish is number 27.
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Tom Baker
The Old Testament is my favourite science fantasy reading.
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Henry Walter Bates
They took their meals together; and it was remarked on such occasions, when the friendship of animals is put to a hard test, that they never quarrelled or disputed the possession of a favourite fruit with each other.
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Uwe Boll
My favourite game is Postal because it is so politically incorrect.
8
Jonathan Brown
My favourite quality workout is 6 X 5 minutes with 1 minute rest between each.
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Peter Capaldi
What you're doing is acting with yourself. Well, I'm my favourite actor, so in a way it's quite straightforward for me.
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Billy Childish
My favourite things are jokes, friendliness and feeling comfortable.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FAVOURITE»

Discover the use of favourite in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to favourite and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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My Favourite Shirt: A History of Ben Sherman Style
Om musik og mode (tøjfirmaet Ben Sherman) i England i 1960'erne og 1970'erne
Paolo Hewitt, Terry Rawlings, 2004
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The Nation's Favourite Poems
In a nationwide poll to discover Britain's favourite poem, Rudyard Kipling's 'If...' was voted number one. This unique anthology brings together the results of the poll in a collection of the nation's 100 best loved poems.
Griff Rhys Jones, 1996
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Favourite Tales : Grumpy King
Ladybird Favourite Tales are the timeless, treasured stories that generations of children have grown up with and loved.
Ladybird, 2005
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My Favourite Cricketer
Each piece is accompanied by stunning full-colour photography of the player in action. My Favourite Cricketer shows the breadth of cricket's enduring appeal and presents a record of the most cherished and larger-than-life characters.
John Stern, 2010
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Nation's Favourite: Comic Poems
Remembered, half-remembered, cherished or written on a tea towel, here are some of the nation's favourite comic poems.
Griff Rhys Jones, 2012
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The Anglo-Dutch Favourite: The Career of Hans Willem ...
This book not only provides a biographical account of Portland's life, but also explores wider political themes within a European context.
David Onnekink, 2007
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Charlie Cook's Favourite Book
Charlie Cook is reading a book about a pirate captain, who is reading a book about Goldilocks, who is reading about a knight, who is reading about a frog .
Julia Donaldson, 2005
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Jack and the Beanstalk: Ladybird First Favourite Tales
This ebook has been optimised for viewing on colour devices. Based on the traditional fairy tale 'Jack and the Beanstalk', this vibrantly illustrated story is sure to become a favourite in every home.
Iona Treahy, 2012
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Favourite Monsters
"Full of stories, jokes, and stolen lines, this collection from a leading young New Zealand poet includes many voices and covers subjects ranging from world politics to parenthood, art, and religion."
James Brown, 2002
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Our Favourite Indian Stories
This anthology is a virtual canvas of human emotions. Its pages throb with everything primal to human nature: fear, angst, joy, love, lust and longing. A must read for those who wish to understand India better.
Neelam Kumar, 2002

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FAVOURITE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term favourite is used in the context of the following news items.
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In-depth: Is Roger Federer favourite for title after Andy Murray …
After his dismantling of Andy Murray in the semi-finals of Wimbledon, is Roger Federer the favourite for the title against Novak Djokovic? «Eurosport.com AU, Jul 15»
2
We want to know: What's your favourite spot for summer eats?
We want to know: Where's your favourite secret spot for summer eats in southern Ontario? It may be the place you stop at on your way to the ... «CTV News, Jul 15»
3
Why this is Sabrina Albanese's favourite room
Thanks to her fashion studies at Ryerson University in Toronto and the prestigious Central St. Martins in London, as well as a five year stint as ... «The Globe and Mail, Jul 15»
4
Remembering the Games: Your favourite Olympic moment
Cheering on your favourite athlete from the sidelines? Tell us on Facebook, Twitter or in the comments section. Report Typo · Send Feedback. «CBC.ca, Jul 15»
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Vote for your favourite Toronto eats and drinks!
This week's Beer Guide dives deep into local suds brewers, bars and beer politics, but now it's your turn to tell us what you think deserves ... «NOW Magazine, Jul 15»
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Watch out: Plastic pieces found in Kiwi favourite Bluebird chips
Watch out: Plastic pieces found in Kiwi favourite Bluebird chips. 1 minute ago. share. NZN. Source: A number of Bluebird potato chip varieties are being recalled ... «TVNZ, Jul 15»
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Stornoway singer Brian Briggs: my favourite British bird songs
Birdsong has long been an inspiration for musicians, from Elbow's Guy Garvey to Paul McCartney and Jarvis Cocker, and for me through my life ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
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David Beckham posts his favourite EVER Harper picture to celebrate …
It's Harper Beckham's fourth birthday today and dad David took to Instagram to share his favourite ever picture of his little girl to celebrate. «heatworld, Jul 15»
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Joe Rogan believes that Chad Mendes should be favourite over …
Chad Mendes opened up as considerable favourite over Conor McGregor but the crazy amount of money going on the Irishman means that Money is around a ... «SportsJOE, Jul 15»
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Piña Colada Day: why Del Boy's favourite is a guilty pleasure
And it's clearly a guilty pleasure for many of us: a survey earlier this year revealed that it is Britain's favourite cocktail, leaving more fashionable ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Favourite [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/favourite>. May 2024 ».
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