Conceives Meaning in English
word · lemma: conceive
kənˈsiv
kun-SEEVZ
kənsˈiːvz
kun-SEEVZ
Definition
To form an idea or plan in your mind, or (for women or female animals) to become pregnant. Often used for imagining or creating something.
Usage & Nuances
Often formal or literary. Common in 'conceives an idea/plan/solution.' Can refer to pregnancy in medical/biological contexts. Sometimes confused with 'perceive' (to notice). 'Cannot conceive of' is usual for things unimaginable.
Spanish: concebir - imaginarPortuguese (BR): conceber - imaginarPortuguese (PT): conceber - imaginarChinese (Simplified): 想像 - 構思 - 懷孕Chinese (Traditional): 想像 - 構思 - 懷孕Hindi: कल्पना करना - गर्भधारण करनाArabic: يُدرك - يتصور - تحملBengali: কল্পনা করা - ধারণা করা - গর্ভধারণ করাRussian: задумывает - воображает - зачинаетJapanese: 思いつく - 想像する - 妊娠するVietnamese: nghĩ ra - hình dung - thụ thaiKorean: 생각하다 - 구상하다 - 임신하다Turkish: tasarlamak - düşünmek - hamile kalmakUrdu: سوچنا - تصور کرنا - حاملہ ہوناIndonesian: mengandung (gagasan) - membayangkan - hamil
Example Sentences
She conceives a new idea for the project.
basic
No one conceives that the plan could fail.
basic
The author conceives characters with great imagination.
basic
She finally conceives after years of trying to have a baby.
natural
It’s hard to believe anyone conceives such a complicated plan.
natural
He conceives of happiness as something simple, not material.
natural