hibernate
verbDivide 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:
sleeprestrelaxidlelazychilldozemessdawdleloungeShow 10 more
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