gestating
ges-tat-ing
verb
Carrying and developing a foetus in the womb from conception to birth.
"The pregnant mare was gestating her foal."
verb
Developing an idea, plan, or project slowly over a period of time.
"The new policy was gestating for months."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: conceptualise, gestate, conceive, conceptualize, expect, carry, bear, have a bun in the oven