1. chewed (food) thoroughly with the teeth
Usage: past tense of masticate

Examples

• The cow masticated the grass slowly and methodically.
• He masticated each bite carefully before swallowing.
• The patient had difficulty eating because she hadn’t properly masticated her food.
• The dentist explained how food should be masticated for proper digestion.
• After the dental surgery, he masticated only soft foods for a week.
• The elderly man masticated his meal with great effort due to his dentures.