conceive
/kənˈsiːv/ verb B2- To have a child; to become pregnant (with). · Assisted procreation can help those trying to conceive.
- To develop; to form in the mind; to imagine.
- To imagine (as); to have a conception of; to form a representation of. · Can you conceive of him as a leader?
- To understand (someone).
He/she/it conceives · Past conceived · Past participle conceived · -ing form conceiving
Verb forms
- Base form
- conceive
- He/she/it
- conceives
- Past
- conceived
- Past participle
- conceived
- -ing form
- conceiving
From the library
Monte Cristo uttered a cry which those only can conceive who have heard the roar of a wounded lion.
Baptistin only to be conceived by such as have occasion to study the character and disposition of French domestics.
“Saved?” repeated Morrel, not being able to conceive such intense happiness; “by whom?”
No, she must have conceived some pathetic scene; she will come and throw herself between us; and what would be sublime here will there appear ridiculous.”
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