conceived
Example Sentences
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The Archers was originally conceived to educate farmers and the public about modern agricultural methods.
From BBC
Durov’s post last year that he had conceived more than 100 children drew a joking response from Musk, who himself has fathered at least 14 known children.
The nightmarish world of Iris was conceived as the present by the director: relatable but technologically advanced.
From Los Angeles Times
The fund is part of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, a tariff system conceived to protect European producers from foreign competitors that aren’t required to pay for the carbon emissions they generate.
In the 1950s, after the railroad departed and took the economy with it, two Seattleites conceived a plan to save the town: adopt a Bavarian theme and bet big on tourism.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.