Synonyms of salivate

salivate

verb

ˈsa-lə-ˌvāt 

as in to drool

to let saliva or some other substance flow from the mouth

the dog salivated at the sight of the raw meat

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drool
• spit
• slobber
• dribble
• slaver
• water
• drivel
• foam
• sputter
• expectorate
• froth
• splutter

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of salivate

Rivian fans have been salivating over the R3X since it was first teased earlier that year. — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2026

These flourishes, recalling New York’s Jazz Age flamboyance, give the vast interior its fizz — and will inevitably have value engineers salivating to trim, slice, and simplify. — Justin Davidson, Curbed, 8 June 2026

To longtime fans, the prospect of any new material from the late legend is rightful cause to salivate, but as the artist's discerning offspring, Tim wasn't entirely sold at first that there was something worth sharing there. — Chris Barilla, PEOPLE, 29 May 2026

The edit basically shows all the men repeatedly salivating over Heidi, Jenna, and Shawna. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 22 May 2026

Phrases Containing salivate

• salivate (for)