Aestivate

Definition of Aestivate

1. Sleep during summer Verb

Synonyms for word "aestivate"

estivate

Semanticaly linked words with "aestivate"

catch some z's
kip
log z's
sleep
slumber

Lexical Analysis for "aestivate"

aestivation
Noun
derivation
1
1. (zoology) cessation or slowing of activity during the summer; especially slowing of metabolism in some animals during a hot or dry period
hibernate
Verb
antonym
1
1. sleep during winter

Words Rhyme with aestivate

acervate
activate
aestivate
aggravate
captivate
cultivate
deactivate
elevate
enervate
estivate
excavate
imavate
inactivate
incurvate
innervate
innovate

Etymology for aestivate

etymologically related aestival
etymologically related aestivation
is derived from aestivated
is derived from aestivates
is derived from aestivating

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