conceive

verb
UK: /kənˈsiːv/
US: /kənˈsiːv/

  1. To form an idea or plan in your mind; to imagine something.

    1. I conceive a new project for school soon.
    2. I cannot conceive how anyone could support such a cruel policy.

  2. To become pregnant; to have a baby developing in your womb.

    1. She can't conceive a child right now.
    2. After trying for years, they finally conceived through IVF treatment.

  3. To believe something to be true; to have a particular opinion.

    1. They conceive of education as a way out.
    2. Many people conceive that success is only about making lots of money.

Synonyms

understand form believe picture devise think imagine

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "conceive" in English means: To form an idea or plan in your mind; to imagine something., To become pregnant; to have a baby developing in your womb., To believe something to be true; to have a particular opinion..

The phonetic transcription of "conceive" is /kənˈsiːv/ in British English and /kənˈsiːv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "conceive": understand, form, believe, picture, devise, think, imagine.

Example usage of "conceive": "I conceive a new project for school soon.". More examples on the page.