INCUBATES Synonyms: 79 Similar and Opposite Words

incubates

verb

Definition of incubates next

present tense third-person singular of incubate

as in sits

to cover and warm eggs as the young inside develop the hen incubated her eggs for two weeks

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as in promotes

to help the growth or development of hopefully, these youthful visits to the museum will incubate an enduring love of art

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Recent Examples of incubates The commission’s Saudi 100 Brands program, now in its fourth year, incubates more than 100 local labels annually. —

Ritu Upadhyay, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026 While males participate in the nesting process by bringing food; only the female incubates the eggs. —

Ernie Cowan, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Jan. 2026

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The new school sits beside Star Middle School on Pollard Lane, something that has raised concerns from nearby residents about traffic congestion.

— Noah Daly, Idaho Statesman, 30 Mar. 2026
Coby White plays, Grant Williams sits When the injury report came out not long before tipoff, signaling who Charles Lee had available, one key name was missing while another was expected.

— Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2026