favourite

1. favourite (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)

Example: This is my favourite day!

2. favourite (adj) — sense 2

Definition: Liked, cherished.

Example: What joy has this dog in miſchief!—More than I can have in the completion of my moſt favourite purpoſes!

3. favourite (noun) — sense 3

Definition: A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

Example: The teacher's favourite always went first.

4. favourite (noun) — sense 4

Definition: A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.

5. favourite (noun) — sense 5

Definition: A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

Example: You were my favourite to win the spelling competition.

6. favourite (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To favour.

7. favourite (verb) — sense 7

Definition: To bookmark.

8. favourite (verb) — sense 8

Definition: To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.