masticate Get Printable Handwriting (mas-ti-cate) 3 syllables Hear It! Say It! Write It! Learn It! Spelling Test Definition verb. to grind food with the teeth; chew; to knead or grind to a pulp Example Sentence It's rude to masticate with your mouth open. Synonyms chew; gnaw; chomp; grind; mash Antonyms suck Hear It! Say It! Write It! masticate Switch to cursive Start Share with your friends: