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preconceive


pre·con·ceive

verb \ˌprē-kən-ˈsēv\

Definition of PRECONCEIVE

transitive verb
: to form (as an opinion) prior to actual knowledge or experience <preconceived notions>
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First Known Use of PRECONCEIVE

1558

Rhymes with PRECONCEIVE

apperceive, basket weave, by-your-leave, disbelieve, family leave, flutter sleeve, interleave, interweave, make-believe, misbelieve, on one's sleeve, raglan sleeve, satin weave, semibreve, Tel Aviv, undeceive, up one's sleeve

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