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savour vs devour

devour vs savour

savour is a noun but devour is not a noun.

savour and devour both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
savour Yes No Yes No
devour No No Yes No
As verbs, devour is a hyponym of savour; that is, devour is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than savour:
  • savour: derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
  • devour: enjoy avidly
Other hyponyms of savour include feast one's eyes.
savour (noun) devour (noun)
the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
savour (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 savour and devour

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