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gestate

 
Dictionary: ges·tate   (jĕs'tāt') pronunciation
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v., -tat·ed, -tat·ing, -tates.

v.tr.
  1. To carry within the uterus from conception to delivery.
  2. To conceive and develop in the mind.
v.intr.
  1. To gestate offspring.
  2. To develop gradually.

[Back-formation from GESTATION.]


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The verb has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: have the idea for
  Synonyms: conceive, conceptualize, conceptualise

Meaning #2: be pregnant with
  Synonyms: bear, carry, expect

 
 
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