Gestate
Pronunciation: /ˈdʒɛˌsteɪt/
Gestate (verb)
- For a baby to develop inside a mother’s body over a period of time before birth.
- For an idea, plan, or feeling to slowly develop in someone’s mind over time.
- For an embryo or seed to develop during a resting or growth period until it is ready to continue.
Examples
- The embryo gestates inside the womb.
- A healthy body helps the baby gestate safely.