conceive
Translation
to conceive, to imagine, to become pregnant
Examples
I can't conceive of a world without music.
I can't conceive of a world without music.
She conceived a plan to escape.
She conceived a plan to escape.
They were unable to conceive a child.
They were unable to conceive a child.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) to imagine (sth.) I cannot conceive of a reason for his actions.
((sth.)) to form or devise (a plan or idea) The team conceived a new marketing strategy.
((a child)) to become pregnant with (a child) She was unable to conceive a child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: imagine, devise, formulate, become pregnant
Etymology
From Latin 'concipere', from 'con-' (together) + 'capere' (to take). It means 'to take into' the mind (an idea) or the womb (a baby).
Memory Tips
To 'conceive' is to 'receive' an idea in your head or a baby in the womb.