gestated
ges-tat-ed
verb
Developed an idea or plan slowly in the mind over time.
"The innovative concept gestated for years."
verb
Carried a foetus or embryo in the womb during pregnancy.
"The elephant gestated its calf for 22 months."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: conceptualise, gestate, conceive, conceptualize, expect, carry, bear, have a bun in the oven