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salivate

The correct spelling is salivate.

How to pronounce salivate

/ˈsælɪveɪt/
verb

IPA: /ˈsælɪveɪt/

Say it like: Sal-iva-te

The correct spelling is salivate. To produce saliva. For example: "He's been salivating over the latest model sports car for a while now."

Usage Examples

He's been salivating over the latest model sports car for a while now.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To produce saliva.
  2. 2.To show eager anticipation at the expectation of something.

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