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Definition conceive in British English

conceive verb

verb
/kənˈsiːv/
1

to think of something such as a new idea, plan, or design

Example

The facilities had been conceived with families in mind.

Example

The exhibition was originally conceived as a tribute to Scott's family.

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2

to imagine something or think of doing something

Example

I find the whole scenario hard to conceive.

Example

How can they even conceive of doing such an appalling thing?

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Definition conceive in British English