v. ges·tat·ed, ges·tat·ing, ges·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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