pupate
verb (used without object)
to become a pupa.
have pupated
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present perfectof pupate.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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If you have any insects that have pupated within moist stems, they should be kept in a moist condition till they emerge.
From Butterflies and Moths (British) by William S. Furneaux
