[ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪt], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- preferred to all others of the same kind
(e.g: their favourite Italian restaurant)


Phrases:
- favourite son

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)

[ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪt], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a person or thing that is preferred to all others of the same kind or is especially well liked
(e.g: my favourite is tandoori chicken)


Phrases:
- favourite son

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)

[ˈfeɪv(ə)rɪt], (Verb)

Definitions:
- record the address of (a website or other data) to enable quick access in future
(e.g: you can see who else favourited the same pictures)


Phrases:
- favourite son

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)