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MASTICATE

(verb)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Masticate.

How to pronounce masticate:

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Masticate - as a verb

Grind and knead

Example: "Masticate rubber"

Chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

Example: "He jawed his bubble gum"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chew12jaw13manducate14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
grate6grind7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He masticates his food slowly and thoroughly before swallowing."
"It is important to masticate your food well to aid in digestion."
"The dentist advised him to masticate on the opposite side of his mouth."
"She had to masticate her food carefully due to her broken tooth."
"He didn't masticate the meat properly and ended up choking on it."
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Word Game Points

Is MASTICATE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, masticate is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

MASTICATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is MASTICATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, masticate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
MASTICATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is MASTICATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, masticate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
MASTICATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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