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Estivate

Alt. of Estivation

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Broader term 3

Kip 76% connected

The hide of a young or small beef creature, or leather made from it; kipskin.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Sleep 76% connected

imp. of Sleep. Slept.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Slumber 76% connected

To sleep; especially, to sleep lightly; to doze.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 2

Estivation 74% connected

Same as Aestival, Aestivate, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Estivation 74% connected

Same as Aestival, Aestivate, etc.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Synonym 1

Aestivate 92% connected

To spend the summer.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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Antonym 2

Hibernate 94% connected

To winter; to pass the season of winter in close quarters, in a torpid or lethargic state, as certain mammals, reptiles, and insects.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Hibernate 94% connected

To winter; to pass the season of winter in close quarters, in a torpid or lethargic state, as certain mammals, reptiles, and insects.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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