tasted
v.v. to experience the flavor of something in your mouth. You use this when you try food or drink to see if it is good.
v. to perceive or distinguish the flavour of a substance by means of the sensory organs on the tongue. Often functions as a linking verb followed by an adjective to describe a quality.
I tasted the soup to see if it needed more salt.
She tasted the sauce carefully before deciding to add a pinch of sugar to balance the acidity.
The sommelier tasted the vintage and immediately identified the subtle notes of oak and dark cherry that defined its character.
When used as a linking verb, it is followed by an adjective (e.g., 'it tasted sweet') rather than an adverb.
The cake tasted sweetly.The cake tasted sweet.When describing the quality of food, 'taste' is a linking verb and must be followed by an adjective, not an adverb.