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conceive

/kənˈsiːv/
con · ceive
Adverb:conceivably
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Adjective:conceivable
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Past Simple:conceived
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Past Participle:conceived
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Present Participle:conceiving
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• verb

1

To form or devise a plan, idea, or work in the mind.

Example

"The architect conceived an innovative design for the new public library."

2

To form a mental representation of or understand something; to imagine as possible (often used with 'of').

Example

"Ancient astronomers could scarcely conceive of the true vastness of the universe."

3

To become pregnant with a child or offspring.

Example

"After consulting a fertility specialist, the couple successfully conceived their first child."

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• Rhymes for conceive

• Nearby Words

conceitedness
conceivable
conceivably
conceive
conceiver
concentrate
concentrated

Word Origin & Etymology

Middle English, from Old French conceivre, derived from Latin concipere ('to take in and hold, become pregnant, form in the mind'), from com- ('together, thoroughly') and capere ('to take').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Conceive. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/conceive
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