Conceive meaning

What does “conceive” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“conceive” is a verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: have the idea for.

conceive

have the idea for
“He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients”
“This library was well conceived”
Synonymsgestate conceptualize conceptualise
judge or regard; look upon; judge
“I think he is very smart”
“I believe her to be very smart”
Synonymsthink believe consider
become pregnant; undergo conception
“She cannot conceive”
“My daughter was conceived in Christmas Day”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University