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savor vs devour

devour vs savor

savor is a noun but devour is not a noun.

savor and devour both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
savor Yes No Yes No
devour No No Yes No
As verbs, devour is a hyponym of savor; that is, devour is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than savor:
  • savor: derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
  • devour: enjoy avidly
Other hyponyms of savor include feast one's eyes.
savor (noun) devour (noun)
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
savor (verb) devour (verb)
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in eat greedily
taste appreciatively eat up completely, as with great appetite
give taste to to consume
have flavor; taste of something enjoy avidly
Difference between savor and devour

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