Aestivate

Synonyms of aestivate

• summer aestivation
• summer dormancy
• summer torpor

Antonyms of aestivate

• activate
• awaken
• arouse

Collocations of aestivate

aestivate during summer

Frequency: 80 %

Certain species of frogs aestivate during summer to conserve energy.

aestivate in the desert

Frequency: 70 %

Some animals aestivate in the desert to escape the extreme heat.

aestivate in hot climates

Frequency: 60 %

Tortoises aestivate in hot climates to avoid dehydration.

Idiomatic Expressions for aestivate

• Phrase: aestivate in the shade
  Meaning: to seek shelter from the sun or heat
  Usage: The animals aestivate in the shade to avoid overheating.