1
as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
it takes an idealist to conceive a world without war, and an activist to make it happen
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2
as in to understand
to have a clear idea of
I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism
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as in to think
to have as an opinion
I just can't conceive that he would have lied
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Recent Examples of conceive
Disney Animation’s Moana 2, after being initially conceived for Disney+, then switched up for a theatrical release by Disney Co-Chairman Alan Bergman, will finally hit the service on March 12.
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
According to a paternity petition filed in the New York Supreme Court, St. Clair alleges the pair got into a romantic relationship in May 2023, and conceived a child in January 2024, in St. Barts.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
According to User Mag, which first reported the news, St. Clair claims she and the 53-year-old Tesla honcho began a romantic relationship in May 2023 before conceiving R.S.C. in January of last year.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
It was originally conceived during the Eisenhower administration and later championed by President John F. Kennedy.
—E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
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Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 25 Feb. 2025
According to a paternity petition filed in the New York Supreme Court, St. Clair alleges the pair got into a romantic relationship in May 2023, and conceived a child in January 2024, in St. Barts.
—Alexandra Koch, Fox News, 23 Feb. 2025
According to User Mag, which first reported the news, St. Clair claims she and the 53-year-old Tesla honcho began a romantic relationship in May 2023 before conceiving R.S.C. in January of last year.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 22 Feb. 2025
It was originally conceived during the Eisenhower administration and later championed by President John F. Kennedy.
—E. Andrew Taylor, The Conversation, 17 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceive
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Just imagining who could play Colman Smith in a TV or movie version of Pixie is enough to seriously excite the producers strutting the Olympia halls.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
7 Mar. 2025
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Like, imagine how different the world would be if police officers had this same energy for, say, the NYPD, killing hundreds of civilian complaints accusing the department of misconduct.—
Marc Griffin,
VIBE.com,
7 Mar. 2025
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The real stories of the game and its people from someone who lives it and understands it better than any member of the media who has never played the game ever could.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
8 Mar. 2025
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Much of the series’ pathos hinges on the growing schism between mother and son as Kanan begins to understand the horrors of Raq’s machinations and deceit (including tricking him into assassinating his biological father), leading him to try to go into business for himself.—
Robyn Bahr,
The Hollywood Reporter,
7 Mar. 2025
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The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index for February indicated that consumers think inflation will climb at an annual rate of 3.5% over the next five to 10 years.—
Zach Halaschak,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
9 Mar. 2025
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Our Test Kitchen recipe tester thought the instructions were accurate and easy to follow.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Mar. 2025
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Lake Havasu City, Arizona Anyone moving to Lake Havasu City for retirement likely envisions spending as much time as possible outside.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Mar. 2025
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It was envisioned by Frances Perkins during the Great Depression.—
E. Tammy Kim,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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An small, undisturbed fishing town with untouched charm, it's not known to many—although word is slowly spreading.—
Mariah Tyler,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Mar. 2025
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Emmy and Golden Globe winner Goodman, a beloved screen vet, is well known for series including Roseanne, The Conners and The Righteous Gemstones and movies such as The Big Lebowski, The Flinstones and Monsters Inc.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
8 Mar. 2025
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Venable believes the prospects gained experiences that will aid them and the club in the future.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Authorities do not believe that Thompson was present when John Blauvelt murdered Cati Blauvelt.—
James Stolz,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Seattle saw some of Darnold’s best work up close in Minnesota’s Week 16 win at Lumen Field.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
The Athletic,
11 Mar. 2025
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Houston, which used just three reserves the majority of the night before emptying its bench in the final minutes, saw its bench total 25.—
Jason Beede,
Orlando Sentinel,
11 Mar. 2025
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Virgo Since the planet of communication is giving you a chance to see matters differently, read between the lines to comprehend people’s motives.—
Lisa Stardust,
Vogue,
26 Feb. 2025
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Customers typically seek support when frustrated, angry or confused—emotions that chatbots cannot comprehend or address with empathy.—
Danny Asnani,
Forbes,
25 Feb. 2025
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“Conceive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceive. Accessed 14 Mar. 2025.
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