gestating Definition
- 1to carry a fetus in the uterus during pregnancy
- 2to develop or conceive an idea or plan
Using gestating: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "gestating" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The elephant has been gestating for 22 months.
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The idea of starting a business has been gestating in his mind for years.
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The project has been gestating for months and is finally ready to launch.
gestating Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for gestating
- pregnant
- expecting
- carrying
- developing
- conceiving
Summary: gestating in Brief
The verb 'gestating' [ˈdʒɛsteɪtɪŋ] refers to carrying a fetus in the uterus during pregnancy or developing an idea or plan. It can be used formally as in 'The elephant has been gestating for 22 months,' or informally as in 'She's preggers and gestating a baby.' Similarly, it can be used formally as in 'The idea has been gestating in his mind for years,' or informally as in 'He's been cooking up this idea for a while now.'
