[американский вариант английского языка]; смотри значение favourite
I. noun Etymology: Italian favorito, past participle of favorire to favor, from favore favor, from Latin favor 1. one that is treated or regarded with special favor or liking; especially a person who is specially loved, trusted, or provided with favors by someone of high rank or authority 2. a competitor judged most likely to win II. adjective constituting a favorite; especially markedly popular