conceive — to form or develop in the mind; think up
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to form or develop in the mind; think up
Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈsiːv/
Example Sentences
- The chef conceived a pizza topped with kimchi and bulgogi that became a viral sensation.
- Scientists are trying to conceive new methods to communicate with aliens.
- I cannot conceive why anyone would put pineapple on pizza.
conceive
VERB[/kənˈsiːv/]
to form or develop in the mind; think up
The inventor finally conceived a brilliant idea for his flying machine.
Conceive the dream, believe to achieve!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'concipere', formed from 'con-' (together) and 'capere' (to take or seize). The word originally meant 'to take in' and evolved to mean 'to form in the mind'.
Breakdown
con- (together) + -ceive (from Latin capere, to take) = conceive (to take together in the mind, to form an idea)
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📝Examples
“The chef conceived a pizza topped with kimchi and bulgogi that became a viral sensation.”
“Scientists are trying to conceive new methods to communicate with aliens.”
“I cannot conceive why anyone would put pineapple on pizza.”
“The couple conceived their business idea during a romantic dinner.”
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