brain·storm 
(brānstôrm′)
(brānstôrm′)n.
1. A sudden clever plan or idea.
2. A sudden, violent disturbance of the mind.
v. brain·stormed, brain·storm·ing, brain·storms
v.intr.
To engage in or organize brainstorming.
v.tr.
1. To consider or investigate (an issue, for example) by brainstorming.
2. To think of or produce (a solution to a problem, for example) by brainstorming.
brainstorm′er n.