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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFavourite
/ˈfeɪ.vər.ɪt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person or thing regarded with special favor or preference.
"Chocolate is my absolute favourite dessert." - 2
A person or thing that is preferred over others.
"She is the favourite to win the competition."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'favourite' originates from the Latin 'favorem', meaning 'favor' or 'support'. It evolved through Old French 'favorit' in the 14th century, reflecting a sense of preference or special liking.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Favourite" is said worldwide
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préféré
Transliteration: préféré
"Le chocolat est mon dessert préféré."
Lieblings
Transliteration: Lieblings
"Schokolade ist mein Lieblingsdessert."
preferito
Transliteration: preferito
"Il cioccolato è il mio dessert preferito."
favorito
Transliteration: favorito
"El chocolate es mi postre favorito."
favorito
Transliteration: favorito
"O chocolate é a minha sobremesa favorita."
पसंदीदा
Transliteration: pasandida
"चॉकलेट मेरी पसंदीदा मिठाई है।"
最喜欢的
Transliteration: zuì xǐ huān de
"巧克力是我最喜欢的甜点。"
가장 좋아하는
Transliteration: gajang joahaneun
"초콜릿은 내가 가장 좋아하는 디저트입니다."
お気に入り
Transliteration: okiniiri
"チョコレートは私のお気に入りのデザートです。"
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