salivate

A verb used to describe the act of producing saliva, often in response to the sight, smell, or thought of food.

ruГлагол, используемый для описания процесса выделения слюны, часто в ответ на вид, запах или мысль о еде.esVerbo que describe la producción de saliva en la boca, generalmente como respuesta a la vista, el olor o la idea de comida, o también por anticipación o deseo intenso.frVerbe décrivant la production de salive, souvent en réaction à la vue, l'odeur ou la pensée de nourriture.deSpeichel absondern, besonders als Reaktion auf den Anblick, Geruch oder Gedanken an Essen; auch bildlich: gierig verlangen.ptVerbo usado para descrever o processo de produção e liberação de saliva, frequentemente em resposta à visão, ao cheiro ou ao pensamento de comida.zh动词，指分泌和流出唾液，常因看到、闻到或想到食物而引发；也比喻对某事物极度渴望或垂涎。arفعل يُستخدم لوصف عملية إفراز اللعاب، غالبًا استجابةً لرؤية الطعام أو شمه أو التفكير فيه.

1. Produce saliva B2 formal

   To secrete saliva into the mouth, often in response to the sight, smell, or thought of food.

   • The dog began to salivate at the smell of meat.
   • Chewing gum can help you salivate and keep your mouth moist.
   • The delicious aroma made him salivate uncontrollably.

   ruВыделять слюнуesSalivarfrSaliverdeSpeichel absondernptProduzir salivazh分泌唾液arإفراز اللعاب

   Synonyms: dribbledriveldroolslaverslobber

2. Show great desire or anticipation B2 informal

   To show or feel great desire, eagerness, or pleasure in anticipation of something.

   • Investors are salivating at the prospect of high returns.
   • He was salivating over the new sports car in the showroom.
   • Fans are salivating for the release of the long-awaited sequel.

   ruСгорать от нетерпенияesbabear de deseo o anticipaciónfrBaver d'enviedeGierig sein aufptEstar salivando de desejozh垂涎欲滴arيتلهف شوقًا

   Synonyms: achecravedroolhankerhungeritchlustpantthirstyearn

• salivated past participle
• salivated past simple
• salivating present participle
• salivates third person singular