estivate

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \-ˌvāt\

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- \-ˌvāt\

Definitions of estivate word

noun estivate (of an animal, particularly an insect, fish, or amphibian) spend a hot or dry period in a prolonged state of torpor or dormancy. 1
intransitive verb estivate to spend the summer 0
intransitive verb estivate to pass the summer in a dormant state, as snails 0

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Parts of speech for Estivate

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adverb

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preposition

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exclamation

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estivate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for estivate

verb estivate

summer — a principal beam or girder, as one running between girts to support joists.
vacation — a period of suspension of work, study, or other activity, usually used for rest, recreation, or travel; recess or holiday: Schoolchildren are on vacation now.
holiday — Billie ("Lady Day") 1915–59, U.S. jazz singer.

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