conceive

[kuhn-seev] / kənˈsiv /

VERB

understand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accept assume believe perceive realize

STRONG

appreciate apprehend catch compass comprehend deem dig envisage expect fancy feel follow gather get grasp imagine judge reckon suppose suspect take twig

Antonyms

STRONGEST

neglect

STRONG

avoid be immune disbelieve dislike disregard fail know let go lose miss misunderstand not get release

WEAK

abort destroy not believe

VERB

create

Synonyms

STRONGEST

design develop devise dream up envision formulate originate produce realize visualize

STRONG

brainstorm cogitate consider contrive envisage fancy feature form image imagine meditate ponder project purpose ruminate spark speculate

WEAK

become pregnant cook up depicture head trip make up spitball think up trump up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

end result

STRONG

destroy dismiss disregard forget ignore neglect ruin stop

WEAK

abort misunderstand not believe

Example Sentences

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One thing aging and fascism have in common is that it’s hard to conceive of them until you’re personally affected.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Back then, nobody could conceive of humankind being connected by machines that also facilitated our disconnection from each other.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

“Undoubtedly, AI will usher in new tasks and occupations, many of which are impossible for us to conceive of today,” the Fed’s Cook said.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 1, 2026

Understanding these seasonal patterns could improve fertility treatments, by optimising the timing of treatment and fertility testing to provide better guidance to couples trying to conceive.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

The panel, to its own dismay, could conceive of no alternative to bombing Japan.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik

conceive

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