gestate

A verb used to express the process of carrying or developing something (such as a fetus or an idea) over a period of time.

• 🇩🇪Verb, das den Prozess des Austragens oder Entwickelns von etwas (z. B. eines Fötus oder einer Idee) über einen bestimmten Zeitraum bezeichnet.

1. Develop an idea C2 formal

   To conceive and develop an idea, plan, or concept over time.

   • The author gestated the novel for several years before writing it.
   • The team gestated the project proposal through many meetings.
   • She gestated the business plan carefully before presenting it.

   🇩🇪Eine Idee ausbrüten

   Synonyme: conceivedevelopformfosterharborhatchincubatemull overnurtureponder

   Antonyme: abandondiscardforgetneglect

2. Be pregnant with C2 formal

   To carry a developing fetus in the womb.

   • The mammal gestates its young for several months.
   • She gestated twins during her pregnancy.
   • The period during which a female gestates varies among species.

   🇩🇪Austragen

   Synonyme: bearcarryexpect

• gestated past participle
• gestated past simple
• gestating present participle
• gestates third person singular