taste (EN)

noun, verb

noun “taste”

1. the sensation experienced by the tongue when it encounters certain substances
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   After eating the sour candy, she had a tangy taste lingering on her tongue.
2. a small amount of something to try or experience it
   The chef offered us a taste of the new dish he was perfecting.
3. an individual's personal preferences and judgments in matters of style, appearance, or food
   Her taste in music ranges from classical to modern jazz.
4. a specific liking or fondness for something
   Over the years, my grandfather has acquired a taste for old music.

verb “taste”

1. to try or test the flavor of something by eating or drinking a small amount
   The cook tasted the soup to check if it needed more seasoning.
2. to possess a certain flavor that is detectable when consumed
   This apple pie tastes just like the one my mother used to make.
3. to recognize a particular flavor in something by eating or drinking it
   As a professional food critic, he can taste the subtlest hint of cinnamon in the dessert.