to form (a notion, opinion, purpose, etc.)

He conceived the project while he was on vacation.

to form a notion or idea of; imagine.

to hold as an opinion; think; believe

I can't conceive that it would be of any use.

to experience or form (a feeling)

to conceive a great love for music.

to express, as in words.

to become pregnant with.

to beget.

to begin, originate, or found (something) in a particular way (usually used in the passive)

a new nation conceived in liberty.

Archaic . to understand; comprehend.

to form an idea; think (usually fol. by of ).

to become pregnant.

verb

misunderstand , not believe , abort , destroy

verb

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