savored

sa·vor

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [sey-ver]
- /ˈseɪ vər/
- /ˈseɪ.vər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sey-ver]
- /ˈseɪ vər/

Definitions of savored word

noun savored the quality in a substance that affects the sense of taste or of smell. 1
noun savored a particular taste or smell. 1
noun savored distinctive quality or property. 1
noun savored power to excite or interest. 1
noun savored Archaic. repute. 1
verb without object savored to have savor, taste, or odor. 1

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Origin of savored

First appearance:

before 1175

One of the 8% oldest English words

1175-1225; (noun) Middle English sav(o)ur < Old French savour < Latin sapōrem, accusative of sapor taste, derivative of sapere to taste (cf. sapient); (v.) Middle English sav(o)uren < Old French savourer < Late Latin sapōrāre, derivative of sapor

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Parts of speech for Savored

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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savored popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for savored

verb savored

basked — to lie in or be exposed to a pleasant warmth: to bask in the sunshine.
knew — simple past tense of know1 .
lived — having life, a life, or lives, as specified (usually used in combination): a many-lived cat.

noun savored

featured — made a feature or highlight; given prominence: a featured article; a featured actor.
zested — keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto.

All 5 Synonyms of savored