ideate

Word parts

idea + -ate

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈaɪdieɪt/

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Verb

Plain form ideate

Third-person singular ideates

Past tense ideated

Past participle ideated

Present participle ideating

1. (intransitive) If a person ideates, they think of an idea.
   • Synonyms: brainstorm and innovate