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ges⋅tate
[jes-teyt] 
verb, -tat⋅ed, -tat⋅ing.–verb (used with object)
| 1. | to carry in the womb during the period from conception to delivery. |
| 2. | to think of and develop (an idea, opinion, plan, etc.) slowly in the mind. |
–verb (used without object)
| 3. | to experience the process of gestating offspring. |
| 4. | to develop slowly. |
Origin:
1865–70; < L gestātus ptp. of gestāre to carry about, carry in the womb, freq. of gerere to bear, perform
1865–70; < L gestātus ptp. of gestāre to carry about, carry in the womb, freq. of gerere to bear, perform
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Link To gestate
| ges·tate (jěs'tāt') v. ges·tat·ed, ges·tat·ing, ges·tates v. tr.
[Back-formation from gestation.] |
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Main Entry: ges·tate
Pronunciation: 'jes-"tAt
Function: verb
Inflected Forms: ges·tat·ed; ges·tat·ing
transitive senses
: to carry in the uterus during pregnancy gestate intransitive senses
: to be in the process of gestation
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