expectorate Synonyms
expectorate Meaning
expectorate (v)
clear out the chest and lungs
discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth
expectorate (v. t.)
To eject from the trachea or lungs; to discharge, as phlegm or other matter, by coughing, hawking, and spitting; to spit forth.
expectorate (v. i.)
To discharge matter from the lungs or throat by hawking and spitting; to spit.
expectorate Sentence Examples
- The doctor instructed the patient to expectorate the phlegm into the container for analysis.
- The singer was forced to expectorate during the performance due to a persistent cough.
- The patient's expectoration was green in color, indicating a possible infection.
- The unpleasant odor of the sputum made it difficult for the nurse to expectorate.
- The child expectorated a small amount of blood, causing concern among the parents.
- The doctor advised the patient to expectorate regularly to clear the airways and prevent congestion.
- The sight of the patient expectorating caused discomfort and disgust among the visitors.
- The patient's expectoration was collected and sent to the laboratory for further examination.
- The medication helped to reduce the patient's urge to expectorate, providing temporary relief.
- The patient's expectoration decreased significantly after undergoing a respiratory treatment.
FAQs About the word expectorate
clear out the chest and lungs, discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouthTo eject from the trachea or lungs; to discharge, as phlegm or ot
spit,water, foam, froth,salivate, slobber, splutter, dribble, sputter, drool
inhale, inspire, inspire, inhale,, inbreathe,inbreathe
The doctor instructed the patient to expectorate the phlegm into the container for analysis.
The singer was forced to expectorate during the performance due to a persistent cough.
The patient's expectoration was green in color, indicating a possible infection.
The unpleasant odor of the sputum made it difficult for the nurse to expectorate.
