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OSCULATE

(verb, adj.)
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There are 4 meanings of the word Osculate.

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Osculate - as a verb

Be intermediate between two taxonomic groups

Example: "These species osculate"

Have at least three points in common with

Example: "One curve osculates the other"

Touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.

Example: "The newly married couple kissed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
buss6kiss8snog5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
touch10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Osculate - as an adjective

Relating to kissing.

Example Sentences

"The two lovers osculated under the moonlight."
"When they met at the airport, they osculated each other on the cheeks."
"In some cultures, it is customary for friends to osculate as a greeting."
"The actor osculated his co-star during the romantic scene."
"The children giggled as they osculated their parents as a playful prank."
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Word Game Points

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

OSCULATE has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is OSCULATE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, osculate is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OSCULATE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is OSCULATE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, osculate is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OSCULATE has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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