"Incubate" validity in different word game dictionaries
| Dictionary | Validity |
|---|---|
| Scrabble US(US/Canada/Thailand - TWL/NWL) | Yes |
| Scrabble UK(International - SOWPODS/CSW) | Yes |
| Words with Friends(WWF) | Yes |
"incubate" Definition
- [transitive] incubate something (of a bird) to sit on its eggs in order to keep them warm until they hatch
- [transitive] incubate something (biology) to keep cells, bacteria, etc. at a suitable temperature so that they develop
- [transitive] be incubating something (medical) to have a disease developing inside you before symptoms appear
- [intransitive] (medical) (of a disease) to develop slowly without showing any signsTopics Health problemsc2
"incubate" Synonyms & Antonyms
"incubate" synonyms:
- nurse,
- nurture,
- advance,
- cultivate,
- encourage,
- forward,
- foster,
- further,
- nourish,
- promote,
- breed,
- gestate,
- protect,
- raise,
- rear,
- assist,
- help,
- support,
- aid
"incubate" antonyms:
- discourage,
- frustrate,
- hinder,
- inhibit,
- obstruct,
- hamper,
- impede,
- arrest,
- delay,
- check,
- handicap,
- stop,
- block,
- retard,
- thwart,
- stymie,
- encumber,
- hamstring,
- cramp