Salivate Meaning
/ˈsælɪveɪt/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
verbTo produce saliva.
verbTo show eager anticipation at the expectation of something.
Sentence Examples
The smell of the food made the hungry dog begin to salivate.
We salivate when we think about something that is good to eat.
The patient began to salivate profusely after taking the medication.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The hungry dog began to ____ as soon as it smelled the meat.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The chef's description of the dish was so vivid that it made the audience ____.
Word Origin & History
From Latin salivatus, past participle of salivare (“to spit out, also salivate”), from saliva (“spittle”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The hungry dog began to ____ as soon as it smelled the meat.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The chef's description of the dish was so vivid that it made the audience ____.