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ideate

[ahy-dee-eyt, ahy-dee-eyt, ahy-dee-eyt, ahy-dee-it] / ˈaɪ diˌeɪt, aɪˈdi eɪt, ˈaɪ diˌeɪt, aɪˈdi ɪt /
VERB
ratiocinate
Synonyms
STRONG
analyze appraise appreciate brood cerebrate cogitate comprehend conceive consider deduce deliberate estimate evaluate examine imagine infer judge meditate mull muse ponder rationalize reason reflect resolve revolve ruminate speculate stew study weigh
WEAK
figure out have in mind intellectualize logicalize mull over put on one's thinking cap rack one's brains sort out stop to consider take under consideration turn over use one's head
Antonyms
STRONG
dismiss disregard forget ignore misunderstand neglect
VERB
think
Synonyms
STRONGEST
appreciate consider figure out judge ponder reflect resolve speculate study
STRONG
analyze appraise brood cerebrate cogitate comprehend conceive deduce deliberate estimate evaluate examine imagine infer meditate mull muse rationalize reason revolve ruminate stew weigh
WEAK
have in mind intellectualize logicalize mull over rack one's brains sort out stop to consider take under consideration turn over use one's head
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disregard forget ignore neglect

Example Sentences

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Maher said he was sculpting to ideate on this new version of the character when he accidentally punched a hole in the figure’s torso.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2025

Speaking of inspiration, one of the hallmarks of a confident baker is the ability to ideate and then actually bake a new recipe.

From Salon • Apr. 8, 2023

It's always been a little easier for me to ideate "cold-weather meals" when it comes time to use up pantry staples.

From Salon • Jul. 30, 2022

I write on my computer, but I ideate in the sketchbook.

From The Verge • Sep. 7, 2018

A false school of psychology would say that the infant’s brain cannot yet ideate; but that is incorrect language.

From Moral Principles and Medical Practice The Basis of Medical Jurisprudence by Coppens, Charles

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.