savour
to enjoy something
TRANSLATION
savour = genießen, schmecken, auskosten, würdigen also: savour = der Geschmack, der Geruch sich etw. auf der Zunge zergehen lassen (LEO) to savour the moment = den Augenblick genießen to savour the situation - die Situation genießen --- GOOGLE INDEX savour (British English) : 3,060,000 savor (American English) : 5,840,000
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
Bogota's mix of Spanish, Indian and African influences means you should make time to SAVOUR its architecture and culture.
(The Guardian)
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As industry players and broadband customers alike SAVOUR the thought of greater choice in Internet services and cheaper, faster broadband…
(adapted from an article in PC World)
(The Guardian)
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As industry players and broadband customers alike SAVOUR the thought of greater choice in Internet services and cheaper, faster broadband…
(adapted from an article in PC World)
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savour
verb
1. To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish
2. To taste or smell, especially with pleasure
3. To have a particular taste or smell
4. To exhibit a specified quality or characteristic
savour
noun
1. The taste or smell of something
2. A specific taste or smell
3. A distinctive quality or sensation
savoury
adjective
1. Appetising to the taste or smell
2. Salty to the taste; not sweet
3. Morally respectable; not offensive
(adapted from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000)
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WORD ORIGIN
Circa 1225. Derived from the Old French savour and the Latin saporem (nominative = sapor), meaning taste or flavour. The verb form (circa 1300) derives from the Old French savourer, the Lower Latin saporare and the Latin sapor.
Savour is also related to the Old French sapient, which is the present participle of sapere, meaning to taste, have taste or be wise.
(adapted from the Online Etymology Dictionary)
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SYNONYMS
verb: appreciate, to delight in, experience, partake in, revel in, sample, smell, taste, enjoy, relish
noun: flavour, smell, scent, scent, spice, tang, zest
adjective: appetising, aromatic, delicious, mouth-watering, scrumptious, tasty
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IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
“I worked until 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. every day this week. You can be sure that I will savour the weekend!”
verb
1. To appreciate fully; enjoy or relish
2. To taste or smell, especially with pleasure
3. To have a particular taste or smell
4. To exhibit a specified quality or characteristic
savour
noun
1. The taste or smell of something
2. A specific taste or smell
3. A distinctive quality or sensation
savoury
adjective
1. Appetising to the taste or smell
2. Salty to the taste; not sweet
3. Morally respectable; not offensive
(adapted from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language: Fourth Edition. 2000)
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WORD ORIGIN
Circa 1225. Derived from the Old French savour and the Latin saporem (nominative = sapor), meaning taste or flavour. The verb form (circa 1300) derives from the Old French savourer, the Lower Latin saporare and the Latin sapor.
Savour is also related to the Old French sapient, which is the present participle of sapere, meaning to taste, have taste or be wise.
(adapted from the Online Etymology Dictionary)
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SYNONYMS
verb: appreciate, to delight in, experience, partake in, revel in, sample, smell, taste, enjoy, relish
noun: flavour, smell, scent, scent, spice, tang, zest
adjective: appetising, aromatic, delicious, mouth-watering, scrumptious, tasty
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IMPRESS YOUR FRIENDS TODAY
say something like:
“I worked until 7:00 or 8:00 p.m. every day this week. You can be sure that I will savour the weekend!”
