Aestivates

Synonyms of aestivates

• summering
• estivating
• hibernating in summer

Antonyms of aestivates

• active
• moving
• awake

Collocations of aestivates

summer heat

Frequency: 70 %

The plants aestivate during the intense summer heat.

dry climate

Frequency: 60 %

Certain animals aestivate in response to the dry climate of their habitat.

warm weather

Frequency: 50 %

The tortoise aestivates in its burrow to escape the warm weather.

long nap

Frequency: 45 %

After a hearty meal, the bear aestivates by taking a long nap.

hibernation period

Frequency: 40 %

Aestivation is often compared to hibernation as both involve periods of inactivity.

Idiomatic Expressions for aestivates

• Phrase: aestivates like a bear
  Meaning: to spend the summer in a state of dormancy or laziness
  Usage: After a long and exhausting school year, I plan to aestivates like a bear and relax by the pool all summer.