salivate

[ˈsæl.ə.veɪt]

salivate Definition

to produce saliva in the mouth, especially when you see or smell food and your body prepares to digest it.

Using salivate: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "salivate" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The aroma of freshly baked bread made her salivate.

  • Example

    I always salivate when I see a juicy steak.

  • Example

    The thought of pizza made my mouth water and I started salivating.

salivate Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for salivate

Phrases with salivate

  • to cause someone to produce saliva in their mouth, usually by describing or showing them something delicious

    Example

    The pictures of the food on the menu made me salivate.

  • to feel very excited or eager about something

    Example

    I salivate at the thought of traveling to new places.

  • to show great interest or desire for something, especially something that is not appropriate or that you cannot have

    Example

    He was salivating over the expensive sports car in the showroom.

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Summary: salivate in Brief

The verb 'salivate' [ˈsæl.ə.veɪt] means to produce saliva in the mouth, especially when anticipating food. It is often used figuratively to describe intense desire or excitement, as in 'I salivate at the thought of traveling to new places.'