Definition of Incubate

1. Verb. Grow under conditions that promote development.

Generic synonyms: Develop
Derivative terms: Incubation, Incubation

2. Verb. Sit on (eggs). "The female covers the eggs"
Exact synonyms: Brood, Cover, Hatch
Generic synonyms: Multiply, Procreate, Reproduce
Related verbs: Hatch, Breed, Cover
Entails: Sit, Sit Down
Derivative terms: Brood, Brooder, Hatch, Incubation, Incubator

Definition of Incubate

1. v. i. & t. To sit, as on eggs for hatching; to brood; to brood upon, or keep warm, as eggs, for the purpose of hatching.

Definition of Incubate

1. to warm eggs for hatching [v -BATED, -BATING, -BATES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Incubate

incriminations
incriminatory
incross
incrossed
incrosses
incrossing
incruental
incrust
incrustation
incrustation
incrustations
incrusted
incrusted cystitis
incrusting
incrusts
incubate (current term)
incubated
incubates
incubating
incubation
incubation
incubations
incubation period
incubation period
incubation time
incubative
incubative stage
incubator
incubator
incubators

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