Preconceive (Verb)
Meaning
Conceive beforehand; "a preconceived notion".
Classification
Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.
Examples
- Some people preconceive certain traits or characteristics based on a person's nationality rather than getting to know them as individuals.
- The journalist did not preconceive what her investigation would reveal about the corporation, she simply followed the evidence.
- His preconceived idea about the city's culture made him hesitant to visit, but he was pleasantly surprised during his stay.
- It is essential to avoid preconceiving the outcome of an experiment to ensure unbiased results.
- The novelist tried to avoid preconceiving her character's backstory and allowed their personality to develop throughout the story instead.