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Salivate Definition & Meaning

salivate
verb
  1. produce saliva; "We salivated when he described the great meal"
  2. be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something; "She was salivating over the raise she anticipated"

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  • "Some laugh, some salivate"
    Flobots — Rise

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Frequently asked questions

What does salivate mean?
produce saliva; "We salivated when he described the great meal" be envious, desirous, eager for, or extremely happy about something; "She was salivating over the raise she anticipated"
What part of speech is salivate?
Salivate is a verb.
How many definitions does salivate have?
Salivate has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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