conceive

CEFRB2

/kənˈsiːv/

verb

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    verb

    To form an idea or plan in your mind.

  2. 02

    verb

    To become pregnant.

Examples

  • I cannot conceive why she has done such a thing.

  • We cannot conceive science without a hypothesis.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5

Deep Dive

verb

Extra meanings

  1. To develop; to form in the mind; to imagine.

  2. To imagine (as); to have a conception of; to form a representation of.

  3. To have a child; to become pregnant (with).

More examples

In context

  • Assisted procreation can help those trying to conceive.

  • Can you conceive of him as a leader?

  • She hath also conceived a son in her old age.

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Origin

verb

From Middle English conceyven, from Old French concevoir, conceveir, from Latin concipiō, concipere (“to devise, to conceive”).