verb
salivate
Salivate (verb) means to produce saliva.
verb
1
To produce saliva.
2
To show eager anticipation at the expectation of something.
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Etymology
From Latin salivatus, past participle of salivare (“to spit out, also salivate”), from saliva (“spittle”).
Rhymes for salivate
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What is the meaning of salivate?
"salivate" (verb) means to produce saliva.
What are the different meanings of salivate?
"salivate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To produce saliva; 2. To show eager anticipation at the expectation of something.