Masticate

B2 16+

Synonyms of masticate

Antonyms of masticate

Collocations of masticate

food
Frequency: 80 %

It is important to thoroughly masticate your food before swallowing.

chew
Frequency: 70 %

Remember to chew your food well to properly masticate it.

bite
Frequency: 60 %

She took a big bite of the sandwich and began to masticate it slowly.

mouth
Frequency: 50 %

The muscles in your mouth help to masticate the food as you eat.

digest
Frequency: 40 %

Properly masticating your food aids in the digestion process.

Idiomatic Expressions for masticate

  • Phrase: chew someone out
    Meaning: to scold or reprimand someone harshly
    Usage: The boss chewed me out for being late to the meeting.