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to salivate
01
to generate saliva, typically triggered by the expectation or smell of delicious food
Intransitive
Examples
The chef 's exquisite aroma from the kitchen made the diners salivate in anticipation.
The sight of the juicy watermelon caused everyone to salivate on a hot summer day.
02
to show eager anticipation or excitement at the thought or sight of something desirable
Intransitive: to salivate at sth | to salivate over sth
Examples
She salivated at the thought of the upcoming holiday feast.
He salivated at the sight of the luxurious new house on the market.
Lexical Tree
salivation
salivate
