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English > 2 senses of the word salivate:
VERBbodysalivateproduce saliva
emotionsalivate, droolbe envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something
salivate > pronunciation
Soundssae'lahvey.t
Rhymesabate ... welterweight: 539 rhymes with eyt...
English > salivate: 2 senses > verb 1, body
Meaningproduce saliva.
PatternSomebody ----s
Example"We salivated when he described the great meal"
Narrowerdrivel, drool, slabber, slaver, slobber, dribbleLet saliva drivel from the mouth
Broaderact involuntarily, act reflexivelyAct in an uncontrolled manner
Nounssalivaa clear liquid / liquid secreted into the mouth by the salivary glands and mucous glands of the mouth
salivationthe secretion of saliva
English > salivate: 2 senses > verb 2, emotion
MeaningBe envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
ModelSam and Sue salivate over the results of the experiment
Synonymdrool
Broadercovetwish, long, or crave for (something, especially the property of another person)