conceive (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /kənˈsiːv/
Definition
To form or develop an idea, plan, or image in your mind.
Examples
She conceived a plan to start her own business.
He couldn't conceive of a life without music.
The artist conceived a new style of painting.
How to Use conceive
- conceive of (prepositional phrase)
- To imagine or think of something. — "It's difficult to conceive of a world without electricity."
- conceive a plan/idea (collocation)
- To create a plan or idea. — "She conceived a brilliant plan to solve the problem."
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