Select the most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words given.

To spend winter in a dormant state

hibernate

The most appropriate word which means the same as the group of words "to spend winter in a dormant state" is hibernate.

• Hoist means to lift or raise something up.
• Hibernate means to spend the winter in a dormant state.
• Convalesce means to recover from an illness or injury.
• Connote means to suggest or imply something in addition to the literal meaning of the word.

The word hibernate is the most appropriate because it specifically refers to an animal's ability to slow down its metabolism and body functions in order to survive the winter. The other words do not have the same connotation of being in a dormant state.