1. to produce saliva in the mouth
2. to show great desire or eagerness for something
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The smell of fresh bread made him salivate.
• Dogs naturally salivate when they see food.
• The dentist warned that certain medications can cause patients to salivate excessively.
• Investors began to salivate over the promising new technology.
• She started to salivate at the thought of her favorite dessert.
• The aroma from the kitchen made everyone salivate.
• Critics salivated at the chance to review the controversial film.