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salivate
Salivate (verb) means to make saliva in the mouth.
verb
1
To make saliva in the mouth.
2
To display strong eagerness while anticipating something.
"He's been salivating over the latest model sports car for a while now."
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Etymology
Comes from Latin salivatus, the past participle of salivare (“to spit out, also salivate”), from saliva (“spittle”).
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What is the meaning of salivate?
"salivate" (verb) means to make saliva in the mouth.
What is another word for salivate?
Other words for "salivate" include drool.
What are the different meanings of salivate?
"salivate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To make saliva in the mouth; 2. To display strong eagerness while anticipating something.
