Hebetates

/ˈhɛbɪteɪts/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of hebetate; makes dull or causes mental sluggishness.

Etymology

Standard English present tense conjugation of hebetate with the -s suffix added for third person singular (he/she/it hebetates).

Kelly Says

English verbs follow predictable patterns, and hebetates follows the same rule as 'he runs' or 'she walks'—but this ancient verb is so rare that most people have never seen it used.

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