favorited

Favorited is the past tense of the verb to favorite, meaning to designate something as a favorite or preferred item. In digital contexts, to favorite content is to mark it for easy retrieval or later reference. This action typically results in the item being added to a user's favorites list and may influence how the item is presented in feeds, search results, or recommendations. Many interfaces use a star or heart icon to indicate the action.

English usage varies by region. In American English, favorite is standard and to favorite is a common technical term, with the past tense favorited. In British English, the corresponding adjective is favourite, and the verb form favourited is far less common in software, where the American spelling often prevails. Some platforms also offer a separate bookmarking or saving feature, and distinctions exist between favoriting (personal preference) and liking or bookmarking (different semantics).

Data handling typically stores favorites as a user-specific set of item identifiers. This can enable personalized recommendations, faster access to preferred items, and analytics about user preferences. Privacy and control considerations include whether favorites are private or public, how long items remain favored, and how users can manage or remove items from their list.