conceive
/kənˈsiːv/
Meanings
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Verb
To form a plan or idea in the mind; to think out; to create or generate.
- "She conceived a plan to start her own business."
- "The artist conceived a beautiful masterpiece."
- "The scientists conceived a theory to explain the phenomenon."
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Verb
To become pregnant.
- "She conceived a child after a long struggle with infertility."
- "The couple was overjoyed when they learned she had conceived."
- "The doctor advised her to wait before trying to conceive again."
Pronunciation
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/kənˈsiːv/
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Rhymes
Words rhyming with conceivebelieve , receive , perceive , deceive
Variants
List of all variants of conceive that leads to same resultconceive , conceived , conceiver , conceivers , conceives , conceiving
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.Old French conceivre, from con- 'together' + ceivre 'receive'. The meaning 'to conceive a child' developed in Middle English.
Trivia
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The word 'conceive' is related to the word 'conception', which means 'the act or process of conceiving' or 'the state of being pregnant'.
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The term 'concept' is derived from the Latin word 'conceptus', which means 'that which is conceived'.
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In mathematics, a 'concept' is a general idea that can be used to describe or explain a group of related objects or phenomena.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Idea: An abstract concept that forms in the mind, often leading to the creation of plans or solutions.
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Pregnancy: The state of carrying a developing embryo or fetus in the womb.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature and art, 'conceive' is often used metaphorically to mean 'to form a plan' or 'to create an idea'. In music, there is a song titled 'Conceive' by the band 'The Stranglers'.
How to Memorize "conceive"
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visualize
- Imagine a light bulb going off in your head, representing the formation of a new idea or plan.
- Visualize a pregnant woman, representing the idea of 'conceiving' a child. -
associate
- Associate the word 'conceive' with the word 'plan', as in 'to conceive a plan'.
- Associate the word 'conceive' with the word 'pregnant', as in 'to conceive a child'. -
mnemonics
- Use the acronym C-O-N-C-E-I-V-E: Create, Organize, Notice, Consider, Evaluate, Implement, Verify
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