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1. Something regarded with special favour or liking
   - favorite [US], favourite [Brit, Cdn]

1. (of a person) valued more than all others, often treated with partiality
   "the fave child";
   - favored [US], favorite [US], favourite [Brit, Cdn], best-loved, pet, preferred, preferent, favoured [Brit, Cdn]
    
2. Preferred over of all others of a similar kind
   "this is my fave song";
   - favorite [US], favourite [Brit, Cdn], favored [US], favoured [Brit, Cdn]

Derived forms: faves

See also: loved

Type of: choice, pick, selection