expectorate (v.)

  1. clear out the chest and lungs; This drug expectorates quickly

    [ Syn: clear out , drive out ]

  2. discharge (phlegm or sputum) from the lungs and out of the mouth

    [ Syn: cough up , cough out , spit up , spit out ]

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