favorit

person or thing specially liked

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An older man affectionately cradles one well-worn mug against his chest while several equally usable mugs remain unchosen in front of him, making his special preference visible.

noun / adjective / verb

favorite

FAY-vruht/ˈfeɪvrət/

A person or thing selected in preference to alternatives.

Etymology

favoriteFrenchperson or thing specially liked

Favorit names someone or something singled out for special liking. English first used favorite as a noun, then as an adjective describing that preferred status.

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