n. 1. a. One that enjoys special favor or regard. b. One that is trusted, indulged, or preferred above all others, especially by a superior: a favorite of the monarch. 2. A contestant or competitor regarded as most likely to win. adj. Liked or preferred above all others; regarded with special favor. [Obsolete French favorit, from Old Italian favorito, past participle of favorire, to favor, from favore, favor, from Latin favor; see FAVOR.] |
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