1. to form an idea or concept in the mind
Usage: formal
2. to think creatively or generate ideas
Usage: business; design

Examples

• The team spent hours trying to ideate solutions to the problem.
• She can ideate innovative designs faster than anyone else.
• The workshop helped participants ideate new business concepts.
• Artists often ideate their masterpieces long before putting brush to canvas.
• The company encourages employees to ideate freely during brainstorming sessions.
• He struggled to ideate a compelling thesis for his research paper.