favorite / ˈfeɪ vər ɪt, ˈfeɪv rɪt /
noun
a person or thing regarded with special favor or preference:
That song is an old favorite of mine.
Sports. a competitor considered likely to win.
a person or thing popular with the public.
a person treated with special or undue favor by a king, official, etc.:
favorites at the court.
Digital Technology. bookmark(def 3a).
adjective
regarded with particular favor or preference:
a favorite child.