incubates

Example:The incubator nurtures the growth of bacteria by providing the necessary conditions.

Definition:To provide for the development and sustenance of a living organism.

Example:Medical researchers cultivate viruses in test tubes to study their behavior.

Definition:To maintain and support the growth of an organism in a controlled environment.

Example:Agricultural scientists propagate plants in greenhouses to ensure a consistent plant stock.

Definition:To cause multiplication or to spread a living organism, often in a controlled environment.