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to salivate

verbgeneral usecommon/sɐliˈvaɾ/sa·li·var

Definition

1

To secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of food.

Usage examples

“The delicious aroma made him salivate.”
“Pavlov's dogs would salivate at the sound of a bell.”

Synonyms

Common combinations

to salivate profuselyto make someone salivate