What does ideate mean?
Ideate means To apprehend in thought so as to fix and hold in the mind; to memorize..
Ideate
/ˈaɪdieɪt/ · verb
Meaning
To apprehend in thought so as to fix and hold in the mind; to memorize..
Definitions by Sense
- To apprehend in thought so as to fix and hold in the mind; to memorize.
- To generate an idea.
- Produced by an idea.
- (metaphysics) The actual existence supposed to correspond with an idea; the correlate in real existence to the idea as a thought or existence.
Example Sentences
Two thousand young men and women from across the country had gathered under canvas tents on a public ground for a weekend of ideating and networking.
Synonyms for ideate
Antonyms for ideate
Related Words
Word Forms
- ideates
- ideating
- ideated
- ideat
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for ideate?
Common synonyms include conceive, envisage, conceptualize, imagine.
What is the opposite of ideate?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use ideate in a sentence?
Two thousand young men and women from across the country had gathered under canvas tents on a public ground for a weekend of ideating and networking.
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