Conceive

Pronunciation: /kənˈsiv/

Definitions of conceive

verb to form or develop in the mind; to imagine or think of

Example Sentences

A1 She couldn't conceive of a world without smartphones.

A2 The students were asked to conceive a plan for their group project.

B1 The architect conceived a new design for the building.

B2 The scientist conceived a groundbreaking theory that changed the field of physics.

C1 The artist conceived a series of paintings that challenged societal norms.

C2 The entrepreneur conceived a revolutionary product that disrupted the market.

Examples of conceive in a Sentence

formal It is important to understand how the human brain can conceive complex ideas.

informal I can't conceive of a world without technology.

slang I can't even conceive how he managed to pull off that trick.

figurative She couldn't conceive of a life without her beloved dog.

Grammatical Forms of conceive

• past tense: conceived
• plural: conceives
• comparative: more conceive
• superlative: most conceive
• present tense: conceives
• future tense: will conceive
• perfect tense: have conceived
• continuous tense: conceiving
• singular: conceives
• positive degree: conceive
• infinitive: conceive
• gerund: conceiving
• participle: conceived

Origin and Evolution of conceive

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'conceive' originated from the Latin word 'concipere', which means to take in or receive. It was derived from the combination of the prefix 'con-' meaning together and 'capere' meaning to take.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'conceive' has evolved to not only refer to the physical act of conception or pregnancy, but also to the mental act of forming an idea or belief. It has expanded to encompass a broader range of meanings related to the creation or development of something new.