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Synonyms for masticate

Most common

chew jaw

All synonyms

Verb

1. Chew

chew, jaw, manducate formal

Other

grind, munch

Definitions

  1. v. 1

    To chew (usually food).

    The cow stood, quietly masticating its cud.

Related words

Word family
mastic mastication

Forms

Past participle
masticated
e.g. masticated → chewed, jawed, manducated, grinded…

Example sentences

  • jaw I was laughing so hard I nearly dislocated my jaw.
  • chew My dentist recommended that I chew sugar-free gum.
  • grind You need to take a step back from the daily grind.
  • munch I'd like to have something to munch on with my beer.

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
masticatesteady
jawrising
chewrising
grindsteady
munchrising

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters
jaw1
4 letters
chew1
5 letters
grind1, munch1
9 letters
manducate