The term masticate means to chew. It is commonly used when describing chewing in medical terms. It is also used when describing animals that chew, such as cows.
The word, masticate, means to chew, as in "Masticate (chew) your food well before swallowing."
Daily, I masticate food.
A similar meaning to masticate is the word: chew.
Masticate.
Masticate or masticating is another word for chewing.
becoming obsolete
I masticate every day with multiple food varietes.
To masticate means to chew food, or to grind something into a pulp.
chew, dine, masticate, have breakfast, lunch or dinner;
Elevates mandible to “masticate” food.
chew
not to chew