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conceive

verb/kõsɨˈbeɾ/medium

con·ce·ber

Definition

1. To form an idea, plan, or design in the mind; imagine, devise. 2. (Biology) To become pregnant with; to begin the gestation of a new life.
It's difficult to conceive of a universe without time.
After years of trying, they were finally able to conceive.
Common collocations
conceive an ideaconceive a planconceive a childhard to conceive

Etymology

Do latim 'concipere' ('conter, receber, engendrar').

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