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单词 conceive
释义

conceive

UK /kənˈsiːv/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyconceive
he/she/itconceives
present participleconceiving
past tenseconceived
past participleconceived

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    transitive often passiveto think of something such as a new idea, plan, or design

    The facilities had been conceived with families in mind.

    The exhibition was originally conceived as a tribute to Scott’s family.

    Synonyms and related words

    To form an opinion, or to have an idea
  2. 2
    intransitive/transitive usually in negatives or questionsto imagine something or think of doing something

    I find the whole scenario hard to conceive.

    conceive of:

    How can they even conceive of doing such an appalling thing?

    Synonyms and related words

    To imagine, or to use your imagination
  3. 3
    intransitive to become pregnant
    Synonyms and related words

    Conception and making someone pregnant
    1. 3a
      transitive always passivea baby is conceived when its mother becomes pregnant
      Synonyms and related words

      Conception and making someone pregnant

conceive

US /kənˈsiv/

Word Forms

present tense
I/you/we/theyconceive
he/she/itconceives
present participleconceiving
past tenseconceived
past participleconceived

DEFINITIONS3
  1. 1
    transitive often passiveto think of something such as a new idea, plan, or design

    The facilities had been conceived with families in mind.

    The exhibit was originally conceived as a tribute to Scott’s family.

    Synonyms and related words

    To form an opinion, or to have an idea
  2. 2
    intransitive/transitive usually in negatives or questionsto imagine something or think of doing something

    I find the whole scenario hard to conceive.

    conceive of:

    How can they even conceive of cutting back on welfare?

    Synonyms and related words

    To imagine, or to use your imagination
  3. 3
    intransitive to become pregnant
    Synonyms and related words

    Conception and making someone pregnant
    1. 3a
      transitive always passivea baby is conceived when its mother becomes pregnant
      Synonyms and related words

      Conception and making someone pregnant
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