Synonyms for taste

the sensation that results when taste buds in the tongue and throat convey information about the chemical composition of a soluble stimulus (noun)

a strong liking (noun)

• preference
• penchant
• predilection

delicate discrimination (especially of aesthetic values) (noun)

• appreciation
• discernment
• perceptiveness

a small amount eaten or drunk (noun)

• mouthful

the faculty of distinguishing sweet, sour, bitter, and salty properties in the mouth (noun)

• gustation

a kind of sensing (noun)

• tasting

have flavor (verb)

• savor
• savour

take a sample of (verb)

• sample
• try

have a distinctive or characteristic taste (verb)

• smack