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- pronunciation:
- re
lihsh
- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb)
part of speech: |
noun |
definition 1: |
a great enjoyment or appreciation of something, esp. food or drink.
He always ate with relish.- synonyms:
- gusto, zest
- similar words:
- taste
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definition 2: |
a spicy condiment used to add flavor to food, esp. a mixture of minced, pickled vegetables.
- synonyms:
- condiment
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definition 3: |
a pleasant or enjoyable flavor or quality.
- synonyms:
- piquancy, savor, spice, sweetness
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related words: |
dip, enjoyment, enthusiasm, love, lust, penchant |
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part of speech: |
transitive verb |
inflections: |
relishes, relishing, relished |
definition 1: |
to take great pleasure in; enjoy.
I would relish an opportunity to work with him.- synonyms:
- adore, eat up, enjoy, love, rejoice in
- antonyms:
- dislike
- similar words:
- appreciate, cherish, delight in, fancy, like, savor, value
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definition 2: |
to add flavor to; spice.
- synonyms:
- flavor, savor, season, spice
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definition 3: |
to enjoy the taste of.
- synonyms:
- savor
- similar words:
- enjoy
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related words: |
admire, adore, gloat, love, taste |
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derivations: |
relishable (adj.), relishingly (adv.) |
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