favourite

Meanings

• Adjective

  Something that is preferred or liked best.

  - "My favourite colour is blue."
  - "His favourite food is pizza."

• Noun

  A person or thing that is greatly liked, especially one regarded with warm affection and care.

  - "She is my favourite teacher."
  - "My dog is my favourite pet."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unfavorite , unfavourite , unfavorite , unfavourite , least favorite , unfavorite , unfavourite

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Synonyms

top dog

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with favourite
adverse , averse , divers , reversed , perverse

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Variants

List of all variants of favourite that leads to same result
favorite , favorites , favorite son , favorite sons , co-favorite , co-favorites , cofavorite , cofavorites

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Before the 15th century, the word favorite meant 'beloved' or 'dearest'. It comes from the Latin word favor, which means 'to please' or 'to make happy'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The favourite colour of the Mona Lisa is a topic of much debate among art historians.

2. The favourite food of Winnie the Pooh is honey.

3. The favourite colour of the Roman god Jupiter was said to be purple.

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Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. preference: A preference is a feeling of liking or disliking something more than others. It is a personal choice or taste.

2. liking: Liking refers to having a positive feeling towards something or someone.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

The word favourite has been used extensively in literature and art. In Shakespeare's play 'As You Like It', the character Rosalind says, 'I am your favourite, and, I know, love me: for your favour I will bear as the air bears shams, light and voluptuous.' In music, the Beatles sang, 'You know what I mean, All the things you can't have, Want that you can't get, Your dreams you shouldn't dream, All I'm saying is, 'Gimme Shelter' from your favourite pain.'

How to Memorize "favourite"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or thing that you greatly like or enjoy. Close your eyes and imagine the details of that person or thing. Repeat the word 'favourite' to yourself as you visualize.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'favourite' with something that makes you happy or brings you joy. For example, you might associate it with your favourite food, colour, or person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic to remember the definition of 'favourite'. For example, you might remember it as 'For A Very Outstanding, Unique, Radiant, Exceptional, Terrific Individual'.

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