mas
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cate
Third Person
masticates
Present Participle
masticating
Past Tense
masticated
Past Participle
masticated
1
to chew food by biting and grinding it with the teeth
transitive
- It's important to thoroughly masticate your food for better digestion.
- The cows peacefully masticated their cud in the meadow.
- The chef recommended taking small bites and slowly masticating the steak for the best flavor.
- He hurriedly masticated his sandwich during the short lunch break.
- The baby is learning to masticate solid foods with his new teeth.
2
to crush, grind, or knead something until it becomes a soft, pulpy mass
transitive
- The chef masticated the garlic to release its flavor before adding it to the dish.
- He masticated the vegetables into a smooth paste for the soup.
- The machine masticated the fruits into a smooth puree for the juice.
- The mortar and pestle were used to masticate the herbs into a fine paste.
- The blender masticated the ice and fruit, creating a refreshing smoothie.