Favorite
Favorite noun - A person or thing that is preferred over others.
Predilection and favorite are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Predilection" instead a noun "Favorite".
Nearby Words: favored, favoritism
Predilection
Predilection noun - A habitual attraction to some activity or thing.
Favorite and predilection are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Favorite" instead a noun "Predilection".
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