Preferred synonyms

chosen

Having been selected by God; elect.

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selected

That have been selected or chosen.

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neglected (antonym)

Suffering from neglect.

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fancied

Imaginary; imagined

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promoted

(Slang) To acquire (something) by devious or cunning means

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settled upon

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sanctioned

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decided upon

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unpreferred (antonym)

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overlooked (antonym)

Missed, unnoticed.

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favourite

(UK, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Malta, South Africa) Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified.)

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endorsed

(Heraldry) Flanked by endorses.

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undesirable (antonym)

Not likely to please; objectionable:

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best-loved

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

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pet

Kept or treated as a pet

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preferent

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

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adopted

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picked out

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taken

(Informal) In a monoamorous relationship

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elected

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liked

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favored

American standard spelling of favoured.

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set apart

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culled

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handpicked

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singled-out

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approved (related)

Having received approval.

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named (related)

Having a name.

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ill-favored (antonym)

Unpleasing to the eye; ugly

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opted

Opt is defined as to make a decision or choice.

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hated (antonym)

To feel strong dislike for or hostility toward:

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spurned (antonym)

(Intransitive) To reject disdainfully; contemn; scorn.

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prefered (related)

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favorite

Held in special regard; best liked; preferred

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popular

Fit for, adapted to, or reflecting the taste of the people at large:

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well-liked

Being a favorite

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like (related)

Having almost or exactly the same qualities, characteristics, etc.; similar; equal

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preferable

More desirable or worthy than another; preferred:

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picked

To select or choose, esp. in a careful or fussy manner

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desired

The definition of desire is to wish for or crave something.

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advanced

The definition of advance means to move forward or to raise in importance.

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rejected (antonym)

To refuse to give sufficient parental affection or care to (a child or young animal).

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disliked (antonym)

To dislike is to feel distaste or hostility towards someone or something.

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first-choice (related)

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advantageous (related)

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raised

(Physical) To cause to rise; to lift or elevate.

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