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saver (SAY vuhr) (noun)
1. An individual who takes an active role in the prevention of harm or destruction of something: The mayor was seen as the saver of the historical district in the town.
2. Anyone who protects others from physical, emotional, or spiritual harm: The preacher was well-known as a saver of souls.
3. Someone who stores, puts aside money, material items, etc.: Roberta's mother was a real saver of coupons to take to the store.

When Jacob looked at his bank book, he congratulated himself on being a saver so he could buy the car that he needed.

savor (SAY vuhr) (noun)
The distinctive taste or smell of something: The savor of the soup was a blend of tomato and herbs.
savor (SAY vuhr) (verb)
To experience, to taste, or to delight in: Lee wants to savor his holidays in the summer.

Melvin likes to dine by candlelight and to savor every bite of his well-prepared meal.

savior (SAYV yuhr) (noun)
1. Someone who saves something or someone from danger, harm, failure, destruction etc.: Wilma felt that her psychologist had been her savior after her counseling sessions were completed.

There were many who expected the governor to be the savior of his political party.

2. When capitalized, Savior is used by Christians to refer to Jesus Christ: As Christians, they took time to pray to their Savior during the special service on Christmas.

Marian says that Alfred will be her savior if he will just savor the soup she is making and tell her what he thinks. Marian is also a saver of all the waters that she uses to cook her vegetables to make soup stock.

savior (s) (noun), saviors (pl)
1. A person who rescues, or delivers other people or things from peril or destruction: "There are many saviors who devote their lives to helping other people who are in need."
3. In the Christian religion, another word for Jesus Christ: "Many dedicated Christians pray to their Savior, Jesus Christ; not only because He saved their eternal lives, but because He is protecting them in this present existence."
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