gestate

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To carry offspring in the uterus from conception to delivery.
  2. To develop an idea.

Pronunciation

/d͡ʒɛsˈteɪt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-gestate.wav

Word forms

gestate gestates gestating gestated

Etymology

Back-formation from gestation on the basis of -ate (verb-forming suffix).

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