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hibernate
verb
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Divide hibernate into syllables:

hi · ber · nate

How to pronounce hibernate:

Definition of hibernate:

hibernate (verb):
sleep during winter.
to pass the winter in a torpid or resting state
(of some animals) to pass the winter in a resting state in which heartbeat, temperature, and breathing rate are very low

Synonyms for hibernate:

sleeprestrelaxidlelazychilldozemessdawdlelounge
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