One that is trusted, indulged, or preferred above all others, especially by a superior, A contestant or competitor regarded as most likely to win, adjective_ Liked or preferred above all others; regarded with special favor, Preferred, verb_ Alternative form of favor

Liked by acquaintances; sought after for company, Accepted by or prevalent among the people in general, Originating among the people

Simple past tense and past participle of like, adjective_ found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form