Hatched

The past tense and past participle of the verb 'hatch'. It generally means to emerge from an egg, or to come into existence, develop, or originate. Figuratively, it can also refer to the devising or planning of something, often a secret scheme or plot. It implies a process of creation or birth, whether biological, metaphorical, or conceptual. The core meaning is about something being brought into being from a contained state.

Hatched meaning with examples

• The baby birds hatched from their eggs this morning, chirping excitedly as they explored their nest for the first time, while the mother bird watched protectively nearby. She had sat for weeks and the eggs hatched. This signified that a new generation of birds had begun.
• The committee members hatched a plan to improve the company's image. They met in secret to brainstorm ideas to change the company's image, hopefully for the better. This included restructuring the company, and the hiring of new staff.
• After the successful launch, the marketing team hatched their next strategy. They developed a plan to increase sales and engage the customers. They planned to launch a social media campaign, and hopefully sell more products.
• The artist, after months of contemplation, finally hatched a design for his masterpiece. It was planned to be a massive sculpture in the middle of the city that everyone would admire. The creation had begun, and the world was waiting to be amazed.