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EXPECTORATES

(verb)

Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Expectorates.

Expectorates - as a verb

Clear out the chest and lungs

Example: "This drug expectorates quickly"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
clear outdrive out

Discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cough outcough upspit outspit up
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dischargeejectexhaustexpelrelease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"He expectorates mucus forcefully when he has a cold."
"She expectorates saliva when she speaks too loudly."
"When he coughs, he accidentally expectorates on the floor."
"He frequently expectorates phlegm due to his chronic bronchitis."
"He expectorates into a tissue before throwing it away."
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Word Game Points

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

EXPECTORATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is EXPECTORATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, expectorates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
EXPECTORATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is EXPECTORATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, expectorates is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
EXPECTORATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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