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conceive

[kənˈsiːv]

conceive Definition

  • 1to form an idea or plan in the mind
  • 2to become pregnant, or to cause a baby to begin to form

Using conceive: Examples

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

  • Example

    I can't conceive of a world without technology.

  • Example

    She conceived the idea for her novel while traveling.

  • Example

    They were finally able to conceive after years of trying.

  • Example

    The doctor said that the medication could help her conceive.

conceive Synonyms and Antonyms

Idioms Using conceive

  • hard/difficult to conceive

    difficult to imagine or understand

    Example

    It's hard to conceive how anyone could be so cruel.

  • a phrase used to encourage positive thinking and belief in oneself

    Example

    If you can conceive and believe, you can achieve anything you want.

  • a phrase used to describe the Christian belief that all humans are born with original sin

    Example

    According to Christian doctrine, all humans are conceived in sin.

Phrases with conceive

  • to imagine or think of something in a particular way

    Example

    It's hard to conceive of a situation where everyone is happy.

  • to become pregnant or to cause a baby to begin to form

    Example

    After years of trying, they were finally able to conceive a child.

  • to imagine or think of oneself in a particular way

    Example

    She conceives of herself as an artist first and foremost.

Origins of conceive

from Latin 'concipere', meaning 'to take in, receive'

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Summary: conceive in Brief

The verb 'conceive' [kənˈsiːv] has two main meanings. The first is to form an idea or plan in the mind, as in 'She conceived the idea for her novel while traveling.' The second is to become pregnant or to cause a baby to begin to form, as in 'They were finally able to conceive after years of trying.' 'Conceive' extends into phrases like 'conceive of,' and idioms like 'hard/difficult to conceive,' denoting difficulty imagining or understanding.

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