<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to carry in the womb during the period from conception to delivery.</li><li>to think of and develop (an idea, opinion, plan, etc.) slowly in the mind.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to experience the process of gestating offspring.</li><li>to develop slowly.</li></ul>