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vate
Third Person
salivates
Present Participle
salivating
Past Tense
salivated
Past Participle
salivated
1
to generate saliva, typically triggered by the expectation or smell of delicious food
- 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.
- The thought of the delicious meal ahead caused him to salivate with hunger.
- The aroma of freshly baked bread could make anyone salivate.
- As the waiter described the daily special, the diners salivated in anticipation.
2
to show eager anticipation or excitement at the thought or sight of something desirable
- She salivated at the thought of the upcoming holiday feast.
- He salivated at the sight of the luxurious new house on the market.
- The investors salivated over the potential profits from the new venture.
- The fans salivated over the band’s surprise album release.
- He salivated at the thought of the promotion and its perks.
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