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masticate

verb

/ˈmæstɪkeɪt/

Meaning

to chew food thoroughly before swallowing

He slowly masticated the bread before swallowing.

chew, crunch, grind, munch

swallow, gulp

masticate food, masticate thoroughly, slowly masticate

To contract or engage beforehand; to arrange in advance.

To say or sing something repeatedly in a rhythmic way.

Obstruct or delay the progress of something.

to turn into vapor or gas

To improve or enhance the quality or value of something.

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.