conceive
Elementary/kənˈsiːv/
- verb
- Form or devise a plan or idea in the mind
conceive in a sentence
- “She conceived a brilliant plan to solve the puzzle.”
- “When the writer conceived this role, he had a specific actor in mind to play the part.”
- “As conceived by the committee, the bill did not raise taxes.”
What does “conceive” mean?
conceive (verb) means form or devise a plan or idea in the mind. It is pronounced /kənˈsiːv/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.
Frequently asked questions
- What does "conceive" mean?
- conceive (verb) means: Form or devise a plan or idea in the mind
- How do you pronounce "conceive"?
- "conceive" is pronounced /kənˈsiːv/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
- How do you use "conceive" in a sentence?
- Here is "conceive" used in a sentence: She conceived a brilliant plan to solve the puzzle.
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