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- [sal-uh-veyt]
- /ˈsæl əˌveɪt/
- /ˈsæl.ɪ.veɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sal-uh-veyt]
- /ˈsæl əˌveɪt/
Definitions of salivate word
- verb without object salivate to produce saliva. 1
- verb with object salivate to produce an excessive secretion of saliva in, as by mercurial poisoning. 1
- intransitive verb salivate mouth: water 1
- verb salivate When people or animals salivate, they produce a lot of saliva in their mouth, often as a result of seeing or smelling food. 0
- verb salivate If you say that someone is salivating over something such as the chance to make a lot of money, you are emphasizing that you disapprove of their pleasure or eagerness. 0
- verb salivate to secrete saliva, esp an excessive amount 0
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Origin of salivate
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < Latin salīvātus (past participle of salīvāre to cause to salivate); see saliva, -ate1
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Parts of speech for Salivate
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
salivate popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
salivate usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for salivate
verb salivate
- dribble — to fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle.
- drivel — saliva flowing from the mouth, or mucus from the nose; slaver.
- drool — to water at the mouth, as in anticipation of food; salivate; drivel.
- frothing — an aggregation of bubbles, as on an agitated liquid or at the mouth of a hard-driven horse; foam; spume.
- lick one's chops — Usually, chops. the jaw.
Top questions with salivate
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- why do i salivate before i vomit?
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See also
Matching words
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