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gestating

/ˈdʒɛsteɪtɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does gestating mean?

verb

Present participle of 'gestate', meaning to carry or develop a fetus, or to be in the process of forming or developing something.

Example

"The couple was gestating a new life, eagerly awaiting the arrival of their baby."

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