- 1savor something to enjoy the full taste or flavor of something, especially by eating or drinking it slowly synonym relish He ate his meal slowly, savoring every mouthful. She took a sip of wine, savoring the fine vintage.
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- 2savor something to enjoy a feeling or an experience thoroughly synonym relish I wanted to savor every moment. He sat for a few moments, savoring the memory to the full. an opportunity to savor the delights of snowboarding Phrasal Verbssavor of
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verbNAmE//ˈseɪvər//
(Canadian English usually savour)Verb Forms present simple I / you / we / they savor (Canadian English usually)savour he / she / it savors (Canadian English usually)savours past simple savored (Canadian English usually)savoured -ing form savoring (Canadian English usually)savouringCheck pronunciation: savor