What is the meaning of savoring?

noun

• Taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality.
  • usage: "cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most"
  • synonyms: tasting, savouring, relishing, degustation

verb

• Derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in.
  • usage: "She relished her fame and basked in her glory"
  • synonyms: enjoy, bask, relish, savor, savour
• Have flavor; taste of something.
  • synonyms: taste, savor, savour
• Taste appreciatively.
  • usage: "savor the soup"
  • synonyms: savor, savour
• Give taste to.
  • synonyms: savor, savour