conceived
word · lemma: conceive
/kənˈsivd/
kun-SEEVD
/kənsˈiːvd/
kun-SEEVD
Definition
Formed an idea or plan in your mind; also used to mean became pregnant.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, often used in academic or creative contexts ('conceived a project', 'conceived an idea'). The pregnancy meaning is less common in everyday speech. Not to be confused with 'perceived' (noticed or became aware of).
Spanish: concebir - imaginar - quedar embarazadaPortuguese (BR): conceber - imaginar - engravidarPortuguese (PT): conceber - imaginar - engravidarChinese (Simplified): 构思 - 怀孕Chinese (Traditional): 構思 - 懷孕Hindi: कल्पना करना - गर्भ धारण करनाArabic: تخيل - تصور - حملتBengali: উদ্ভাবন করা - গর্ভবতী হওয়াRussian: задумал - зачал (беременность)Japanese: 考案した - 妊娠したVietnamese: nghĩ ra - thụ thaiKorean: 구상하다 - 임신하다Turkish: tasarladı - hamile kaldıUrdu: سوچا - حامل ہوناIndonesian: mengonsepkan - hamil
Example Sentences
She conceived the idea for the book while traveling.
basic
The engineers conceived a new type of car engine.
basic
After years of trying, she finally conceived last winter.
basic
That movie was brilliantly conceived from start to finish.
natural
I never conceived it would be so hard to move abroad.
natural
The project was poorly conceived and faced many problems.
natural