Definition

To continue to live or grow from one season to the next, usually with a pause in growth during certain times.

Example

Some plants can perennate, allowing them to survive through winter and bloom again in spring.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Did you know some plants can perennate through the winter?

Really? I thought they all died off.

Nope! Certain ones just go dormant until spring.

That's pretty cool! I need to learn more about those plants.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Perennate → It is formed from "per-" (meaning through) and "ennare" (from Latin "aevum", meaning age or time). The word describes something that lasts through time or ages, indicating a state of enduring or lasting continuously.

Memory Tip

Think of something that lasts 'through' ('per-') 'ages' ('ennare') — that's why perennate means to endure over time.

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