brainstorm

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: insightbrainwave

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situationSynonyms: insightbrainwave

Verb (1)

  1. try to solve a problem by thinking intensely about it
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

brainstorm \brain"storm`\ n. the clear (and often sudden) understanding of a complex situation; a sudden brilliant insight.

Syn: insight, brainwave. [WordNet 1.5]

brainstorm \brain"storm`\ v. t. & i. to try to solve a problem by discussing it exhaustively in an intense group meeting encouraging uninhibited and spontaneous contributions from all members.

Syn: practice brainstorming. [WordNet 1.5]

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