Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
gestate
verb
/ˈdʒɛs.teɪt/
Definition
To carry and develop (an embryo or a fetus) in the womb until birth.
Examples
- She decided to gestate the idea for a while before sharing it with the team.
- The scientist studied how long different mammals typically gestate.
- In humans, the average time to gestate is about nine months.
Meaning
The process of development before giving birth; to conceive and nurture through the stages of pregnancy.
Synonyms
- Develop
- Conceive
- Foster
