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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