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savor

verbHigh-frequency wordMore S words

to taste or smell something with pleasure, or to enjoy an experience fully and lingeringly

Word origin: From Latin sapere, to taste.

In a sentence

Savor in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing savor in a sentence.

She took a moment to savor the first sip of coffee before beginning her work.

She paused at the summit to savor the view, knowing the descent would demand all her concentration.

Synonyms
relishappreciateenjoydelight in
Antonyms
loathedespiseignore
Usage & nuance

Using “savor” well

Savor means to taste or smell with pleasure, or more broadly to enjoy an experience fully and at leisure. It emphasizes lingering appreciation rather than hurried consumption.

Common questions

Questions about “savor

Savor (verb) means to taste or smell something with pleasure, or to enjoy an experience fully and lingeringly
Here is savor used in an example sentence: "She took a moment to savor the first sip of coffee before beginning her work." Another example: "She paused at the summit to savor the view, knowing the descent would demand all her concentration."
Common synonyms for savor include relish, appreciate, enjoy, delight in.
Antonyms of savor include loathe, despise, ignore.
Clusters with relish, appreciate, enjoy, and delight in within Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms loathe and despise mark active dislike, while ignore marks indifference.
Yes. Savor is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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