salivate

/ˈsælɪveɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to produce or secrete saliva, especially in anticipation of eating or in response to the sight or smell of food

“The smell of freshly baked pizza made the children salivate.”

2. noun

the act of producing or secreting saliva, especially in anticipation of eating or in response to the sight or smell of food

“The anticipation of her favorite dessert caused a strong salivate.”

Synonyms

  • drool
  • slaver

Antonyms

  • desiccate