gestate
UK/dʒe'steɪt/US/'dʒesteit/
GREC2
Definitions
v.
To carry developing offspring in the womb
怀孕，孕育（后代）
v.
To develop an idea or plan slowly over time
酝酿，孕育（想法）
Root Breakdown
Root-derivedgest (carry, bear) + -ate (verb) = to carry young in the womb; figuratively, to let an idea grow quietly. The verb behind the more common noun gestation.
Root gest still carries 36 more wordsCommon Collocations
- 1.gestate an idea孕育一个想法
- 2.gestate for years酝酿多年
Example Sentences
- 1.
The idea gestated for years before she finally wrote the book.