Conceive (Verb)
Meaning 1
Have the idea for; "He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients"; "This library was well conceived".
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Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- She conceived of an innovative way to bring clean water to remote villages.
- The architects conceived a unique plan to incorporate sustainable materials into the new office building.
- The artist conceived of an installation that would explore the intersection of technology and nature.
- He conceived of a system to streamline the city's transportation network, reducing congestion and pollution.
- The team of engineers conceived a smart home system that would adapt to the occupants' habits and preferences.
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Meaning 2
Judge or regard; look upon; judge; "I think he is very smart"; "I believe her to be very smart"; "I think that he is her boyfriend"; "The racist conceives such people to be inferior".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- He conceives her to be the perfect candidate for the job.
- The professor conceives the new student to be exceptionally talented.
- The manager conceives his new employee to be highly efficient.
- The residents of the town conceived the wealthy family to be very charitable.
- The politician conceives his opponent to be dishonest.
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Meaning 3
Become pregnant; undergo conception; "She cannot conceive"; "My daughter was conceived in Christmas Day".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She cannot conceive due to health complications that affect her fertility.
- The couple tried various methods to conceive but were still unsuccessful after several months.
- After years of trying, they finally conceive their first child and are overjoyed.
- My daughter was conceived on Christmas Day during a romantic holiday getaway.
- Couples struggling to conceive often seek advice from fertility specialists and medical professionals.