Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
incubate
verb
/ˈɪŋ.kjə.beɪt/
Definition
To maintain something at suitable conditions so that it develops properly.
Examples
- Birds incubate their eggs to provide warmth.
- The scientist decided to incubate the bacteria at a specific temperature.
- Many startups incubate their ideas in business programs.
Meaning
The process of keeping eggs, cells, or ideas in a controlled environment for growth or development.
Synonyms
- develop
- grow
- foster
- cultivate
- nurture
