conceptualize
verb
con·cep·tu·al·ize
kən-ˈsep-chə-wə-ˌlīz 
-chü-ə-,
-chə-ˌlīz,
-shwə-ˌlīz
conceptualized; conceptualizing
: to form a concept of
conceptualize a new car design
especially
: to interpret conceptually
conceptualizing reality
Examples of conceptualize in a Sentence
She described her plans to me, but I found them hard to conceptualize.
He conceptualizes the family as an economic unit.
A programmer needs to analyze and conceptualize in order to solve problems.
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This all may explain why Heineken conceptualized a social experiment to help one fan, only identified as Joe, an Australian living in New York, who wanted to watch Liverpool play Qarabag (Liverpool won 6-0).
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Both pieces of movie merch jackets were conceptualized and designed by designer, creative, and art director Sasyk.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Researchers have also conceptualized a device that could possibly turn moon dust into usable water and oxygen, according to a study published in the journal Joule.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
Plainly, Creative Services allows Chavarria to produce and conceptualize campaigns and other projects, the income of which goes back into his brand.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
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John Kell, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026
Both pieces of movie merch jackets were conceptualized and designed by designer, creative, and art director Sasyk.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 28 Jan. 2026
Researchers have also conceptualized a device that could possibly turn moon dust into usable water and oxygen, according to a study published in the journal Joule.
—Devika Rao, TheWeek, 27 Jan. 2026
Plainly, Creative Services allows Chavarria to produce and conceptualize campaigns and other projects, the income of which goes back into his brand.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 23 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for conceptualize
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“Conceptualize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conceptualize. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.
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