conspire

[kənˈspaɪər]

conspire Definition

  • 1to secretly plan with someone to do something illegal or harmful
  • 2to 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

Antonyms for conspire

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.

  • to secretly plan to cause someone's failure or ruin

    Example

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

  • to secretly plan something without telling anyone

    Example

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

Phrases with conspire

  • 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.

  • 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.'