Meaning of ideate in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈaɪdiˌeɪt/

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  1. Verb

    ideate

    Etymology

    late 17th century: from medieval Latin ideat-‘formed as an idea’, from the verb ideare, from Latin idea (see idea)

    Definitions

    1. form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

    Examples

    • « Can you conceive of him as the president? »

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