savors

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 savors word

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

See all 10 definitions of savors

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Origin of savors

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 Savors

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Savors

savors 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.

According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

savors usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for savors

noun savors

aftertastes — Plural form of aftertaste.
denominators — Plural form of denominator.
differentials — Plural form of differential.
enjoyments — Plural form of enjoyment.
flavors — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of flavor.

verb savors

delights — Plural form of delight.
feels — Plural form of feel.

All 8 Synonyms of savors