conspire

[kənˈspaɪər]

conspire Definition

• 1. to secretly plan with someone to do something illegal or harmful
• 2. to happen together in a way that seems to be connected or planned

Using conspire: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "conspire" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two men conspired to rob the bank.

• Example

  She conspired with her friends to cheat on the exam.

• Example

  The events seem to conspire against us.

• Example

  Fate conspired to bring them together.

conspire Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for conspire

• plot
• scheme
• collude
• connive
• contrive

Antonyms for conspire

• cooperate
• agree
• harmonize

Idioms Using conspire

• the stars are conspiring (against someone)

  used to describe a situation where everything seems to be going wrong for someone

  Example

  It seems like the stars are conspiring against me today. I spilled coffee on my shirt, missed my train, and now I'm late for work.

• conspire to one's downfall

  to secretly plan to cause someone's failure or ruin

  Example

  His enemies conspired to his downfall by spreading false rumors about him.

• conspire in silence

  to secretly plan something without telling anyone

  Example

  The group conspired in silence to surprise their friend with a birthday party.

Phrases with conspire

• conspire to do something

  to secretly plan with someone to do something illegal or harmful

  Example

  The group conspired to overthrow the government.

• conspire against someone/something

  to work together in a way that makes it difficult for someone or something to succeed

  Example

  The weather and traffic conspired against us, making us late for the meeting.

• conspire with someone

  to secretly plan with someone to do something illegal or harmful

  Example

  He conspired with his business partner to embezzle funds from the company.

Origins of conspire

from Latin 'conspirare', meaning 'to breathe together'

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Summary: conspire in Brief

The verb 'conspire' [kənˈspaɪər] means to secretly plan with someone to do something illegal or harmful, or to happen together in a way that seems to be connected or planned. Examples of the former include 'The two men conspired to rob the bank.' and 'She conspired with her friends to cheat on the exam.' The latter is exemplified by 'The events seem to conspire against us.' and 'Fate conspired to bring them together.'