Salivate

usgb/ˈsælɪveɪt/
verb

To produce saliva or drool, often because of hunger or the sight/smell of food.

The aroma from the bakery made me salivate.
Visual representation of "salivate" - To produce saliva or drool, often because of hunger or the sight/smell of food.

Often appears as...

  • salivate over
  • salivate at the sight of
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Physical Response

Describes an automatic, physical reaction, not just any production of saliva.

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Watching the chef prepare sushi made me salivate.
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Hunger Indicator

Often indicates extreme hunger or craving, triggered by sensory perceptions.

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I started to salivate at the smell of the sizzling steak.
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Specific Triggers

Used for situations where food or eating is directly referenced or implied.

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Just talking about lemonade can make you salivate.
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