salivate
/ˈsælɪveɪt/
verb
- To produce saliva in the mouth, especially in response to the sight, smell, or thought of food.
- The smell of fresh bread made me salivate.
- Dogs often salivate when they see their owner preparing dinner.
- Chewing gum can make you salivate more, which helps clean your teeth.
- To show strong desire or anticipation for something.
- Fans salivated at the thought of the band's reunion tour.
- The kids salivated when they saw the giant chocolate cake.
- Investors are salivating over the chance to buy shares in the new company.
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