Take a look at this thesaurus entry.taste (n.)Definition: one of the sensations produced by the tongue in response to certain chemicalsSynonyms: snack, flavor, bit Antonyms: smorgasbord, mealtaste (v.)Definition: to sample or flavor somethingSynonyms: chew, sample, nibbleAntonyms: go without, ceaseRead this sentence.The soup smells so good, I can’t wait to taste it.According to the thesaurus entry, which word is a synonym for the word “taste” as it used in the sentence?
In the sentence, “taste” is a verb meaning to try or sample the soup. The verb entry lists “sample” as a synonym, so the correct choice is “sample.” “Flavor” is listed as a synonym for the noun form of “taste.”
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