preconceived

verb

Definition of preconceivednext
past tense of preconceive
1
as in prejudged

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2
as in perceived

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceived
  1. perceived
  2. imagined
  3. thought
  4. conceived
  5. destined
  6. dreamed
Verb
  • Investing in a franchise is often perceived as less of a financial risk than embarking on an independent enterprise, as well as offering the ability to be up and running and generating income relatively quickly.
    Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Consistency is key to being perceived as reliable, trustworthy, polished and professional.
    Stacey Hanke, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of perceived
Verb
  • This new medical paradigm impacted not only how external threats were imagined—the hordes of viruses, spores and prions who now appeared to be always threatening to break through our defences—but also how the internal world of the body was envisioned.
    Elsa Richardson, TIME, 3 Oct. 2024
  • And the president’s job is far more complex than the 18th-century framers of the Constitution could have imagined.
    Jennifer Selin, The Conversation, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of imagined
Verb
  • Even if your solution doesn’t directly address sustainability, showcasing your organization’s commitment through partnerships or thought leadership can help set your company apart in competitive discussions.
    Barry Reicherter, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Just give it like maybe 15 seconds more thought.
    Jeff Conway, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of thought
Verb
  • The Beach Terrace above is conceived as a lush oasis with a lagoon, a sandy beachfront and palm groves.
    Adam Williams, New Atlas, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The show, which is currently in active development, is conceived as a biographical anthology series akin to Ryan Murphy’s Monster, which each new season exploring the life of another skating legend.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of conceived
Verb
  • EVs were destined for the culture wars.
    Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 3 Oct. 2024
  • That’s the risk in raving about something destined to be seen sooner or later on a small screen.
    Chris Willman, Variety, 3 Oct. 2024
Definition of destined
Verb
  • But Celia always dreamed of being a writer.
    Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Viewers have dreamt of getting their hands on a real-life Krabby Patty for more than two decades and the burger chain is delivering on the fantasy.
    Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of dreamed
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