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incubates

The word “incubates” has 3 syllables: in-cu-bates

It's pronounced as /ˈɪn.kjə.beɪts/

What is synonym and antonym for incubates?

In the thesaurus, “incubates” has 37 synonyms and 35 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for incubates along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for incubates

Antonyms for incubates

Meanings of incubates

  • verb
    1. To brood, raise, or maintain eggs, organisms, or living tissue through the provision of ideal environmental conditions.
    2. To incubate metaphorically; to ponder an idea slowly and deliberately as if in preparation for hatching it.

Example Sentences

  • The mother bird incubates her eggs with great care.
  • The laboratory incubates samples at a controlled temperature.
  • The organization incubates promising startups through mentorship programs.
  • He believes that quiet reflection incubates creative ideas.
  • The facility incubates cultures for scientific testing.

On this page you'll find 72 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to incubates, such as: abets, advances, advertises, advocates, aids, arrests, assists.

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advances

encourages

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