conceive
word
/kənˈsiv/
/kənsˈiːv/
Definition
To form an idea or plan in your mind; also, to become pregnant with a child.
Usage & Nuances
'Conceive' is somewhat formal, more common in writing for 'imagine/think of a plan.' In the sense of becoming pregnant, it's often used medically or formally. Not usually for everyday 'think'—use 'imagine' or 'think' in daily speech. Collocations: 'conceive an idea,' 'conceive a child,' 'hard to conceive of.'
Spanish: concebir - imaginarPortuguese (BR): conceber - imaginarPortuguese (PT): conceber - imaginarChinese (Simplified): 设想 - 怀孕Chinese (Traditional): 設想 - 懷孕Hindi: कल्पना करना - गर्भ धारण करनाArabic: يتصور - تحملBengali: কল্পনা করা - গর্ভে ধারণ করাRussian: зачать - представить себеJapanese: 想像する - 妊娠するVietnamese: nghĩ ra - thụ thaiKorean: 상상하다 - 임신하다Turkish: tasarlamak - gebe kalmakUrdu: خیال کرنا - حاملہ ہوناIndonesian: membayangkan - mengandung
Example Sentences
She could not conceive how big the city was.
basic
It took them many years to conceive a child.
basic
Can you conceive a better solution?
basic
I can’t even conceive of living somewhere else right now.
natural
They struggled for years before they finally conceived.
natural
It’s hard to conceive of a world without the internet these days.
natural