as in envisioned
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1
as in imagined
to form a mental picture of
it takes an idealist to conceive a world without war, and an activist to make it happen
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as in understood
to have a clear idea of
I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism
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as in thought
to have as an opinion
I just can't conceive that he would have lied
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Recent Examples of conceived
Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Attenborough, more than anybody, has established the link between the patch of glass in our living rooms and the wide world beyond—which, thanks to him, is revealed to be wider, weirder, and more combative than anyone could have conceived.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Was it conceived as a limited or returning series?
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 May 2026
Not just a showroom, and not quite a home, but a place where the clothes are conceived, tried on, and lived with all at once.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
This fabric was conceived in England in the early 20th century to protect British soldiers serving in tropical colonies.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Kim Kardashian’s sensationalism reached new heights — hard to do — with a metal breast plate that was finished in a literal auto body shop, as conceived by British artist Allen Jones and styled by artist Nadia Lee Cohen.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
This intimate, meditative museum in Long Island City was conceived and built by Isamu Noguchi himself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Eternally Yours had been conceived and sold as single-camera.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Verb
It had been conceived by one Trevor and souped up by another, both of them newcomers and one not even an official member.
—Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 9 May 2026
Attenborough, more than anybody, has established the link between the patch of glass in our living rooms and the wide world beyond—which, thanks to him, is revealed to be wider, weirder, and more combative than anyone could have conceived.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 8 May 2026
Was it conceived as a limited or returning series?
—K.j. Yossman, Variety, 7 May 2026
Not just a showroom, and not quite a home, but a place where the clothes are conceived, tried on, and lived with all at once.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 7 May 2026
This fabric was conceived in England in the early 20th century to protect British soldiers serving in tropical colonies.
—Andrea Onate, Footwear News, 6 May 2026
Kim Kardashian’s sensationalism reached new heights — hard to do — with a metal breast plate that was finished in a literal auto body shop, as conceived by British artist Allen Jones and styled by artist Nadia Lee Cohen.
—Merle Ginsberg, HollywoodReporter, 5 May 2026
This intimate, meditative museum in Long Island City was conceived and built by Isamu Noguchi himself.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 May 2026
Eternally Yours had been conceived and sold as single-camera.
—Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for conceived
Verb
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Writing a novel forces confrontation — with uncertainty, with imperfection, with the uncomfortable gap between what was imagined and what exists on the page.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
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But then Dwyer imagined a baroque process that could allow one avalanche to set off another, and another, and another, all right on top of each other.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Even the fans who thought a playoff appearance was possible — a new coach and a lot of young talent spark hope, after all — didn’t imagine a first-round victory and strong play in the second round were within reach this season.—
Todd Harmonson,
Oc Register,
9 May 2026
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Three people who were on the ship have died, including an elderly Dutch couple who are thought to have caught the virus while sightseeing in Argentina before joining the cruise.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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This is a rendering of the Forge Atlanta project, which is envisioned for a 10-acre site between downtown Atlanta and Castleberry Hill.—
Zachary Hansen,
AJC.com,
11 May 2026
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The second and third deliveries are envisioned in 2038 and 2039, with the fourth and fifth ships expected in 2041 and 2043.—
Tony Capaccio,
Fortune,
11 May 2026
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Being such a fan of books, the 24-year-old actor knew just how dedicated the fanbase for his new Prime Video series Off Campus would be.—
Nicole Fell,
HollywoodReporter,
13 May 2026
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So when Morgan didn’t show up for the early shift one morning, her co-workers knew something was wrong.—
Dateline NBC,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Arakawa is believed to have contracted the virus from the rodent droppings found around her and Hackman's home, while some of the infected cruise ship passengers are suspected to have gotten sick from each other.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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In Burkina Faso alone, JNIM is believed to effectively control roughly 40% of the country’s territory.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 May 2026
Verb
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Moving a blade back and forth to try to saw biscuits apart will make their layers stick (and ruin the rise).—
Ella Quittner,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Mar. 2026
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Ruggeri says that, in comparison to saw palmetto, which gets far more attention.—
Adam Hurly,
Robb Report,
19 Feb. 2026
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The researchers then deciphered certain traits that were linked to the habit.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Kinsella was excited for Yates’ voice to be an easter egg—one of many voices to be deciphered by fans among a scream-singing chorus.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Conceived.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/conceived. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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