nidificate

/nɪdɪfɪkeɪt/

Definitions

1. verb

to build a nest

“The birds nidificate high up in the tree branches.”

2. verb

to settle in or establish oneself in a place

“After a long journey, she finally nidificated in her new home.”

3. verb

to settle or lay eggs in a place, especially for incubation

“The mother bird nidificated her eggs in the safest spot she could find.”

Synonyms

  • establish
  • lay
  • nest
  • settle

Antonyms

  • abandon
  • leave