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Incubated

Verb / ɪˈnbæˈted / Another word for incubated — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The definition of 'incubated' is to keep something in the right conditions for development or growth. It is often used in the context of hatching eggs or nurturing ideas or projects.

Synonyms & similar words

cover hatch brood incubate hatch nurture develop grow cultivate foster breed brood hatchery rear warm generate produce manifest formulate establish originate conceive envisage

Example sentences

  1. 1. The scientists incubated the bacteria in a petri dish.
  2. 2. The entrepreneur incubated her business idea in a startup accelerator.
  3. 3. The mother bird incubated her eggs by sitting on them.
  4. 4. The artist incubated his creative process by spending time in nature.
  5. 5. The teacher incubated the students' curiosity by encouraging questions.

Quotes

  • 1. 'Ideas alone can be intoxicating, but ideas incubated and executed with passion and purpose can change the world.' - Simon Sinek
  • 2. 'Creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes. Art is knowing which ones to keep.' - Scott Adams
  • 3. 'The greatest ideas are the ones incubated in solitude.' - Anthony T. Hincks

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