CONCEIVES Synonyms: 118 Similar and Opposite Words

conceives

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present tense third-person singular of conceive

as in imagines

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 understands

to have a clear idea of I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism

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as in thinks

to have as an opinion I just can't conceive that he would have lied

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Recent Examples of conceives Its founder, Fabrizio Di Amato, conceives it not as a hotel brand in the conventional sense but as the beginning of a wider world—a connected collection of destinations where Italian hospitality, design and culture merge. — Rachel Ingram, Robb Report, 21 June 2026 Isaac prays to God on her behalf, God answers the prayer, and Rebekah conceives. — Charles Preston, Encyclopedia Britannica, 13 Mar. 2026 Sparkd conceives personalized workout programs at the gym based on markers, including balancing and motor skills, and dual-task performance. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 20 Jan. 2026 In a bid to increase his nation’s number of rug rats, Władysław Grochowski, owner of one of Poland’s biggest hotel chains, has pledged to throw a party for every couple who conceives while staying at his properties. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 4 Oct. 2025 An idea cannot be separated from the Mind that conceives it. — Jan Keeler Vincent, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Feb. 2025

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The book, by co-creator Joel Sinensky, who is also Jewish, imagines what might happen if a progressive theater company adapted Frank’s life story with that question in mind.

— Frank DiGiacomo, Rolling Stone, 7 July 2026
No parent ever imagines spending a holiday within hospital walls, so these traditions aim to give them something to look forward to and enjoy in the midst of it all.

— Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 4 July 2026

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SpaceX thinks Starship's combination of power and reusability will revolutionize spaceflight, allowing humanity to settle the moon and Mars, among other bold exploration feats.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2026
Morgentaler, on the other hand, thinks screening even without specific symptoms can provide important insight into a man’s health, and with the right medical oversight, overtreatment can be avoided.

— Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 16 July 2026

Definition of thinks

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The June 26 Lebanon-Israel deal also envisions steps toward an eventual peace agreement between the two countries — which technically remain in a state of war nearly 80 years after Israel’s establishment.

— Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026
Sullenberger envisions this chapter, despite its struggles, as a continuation of the work he’s always done.

— Johnny Dodd, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Definition of envisions

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Another gripe for many is the American accents uniformly applied to these characters from Greek mythology when everyone knows that all the glorious empires of Hollywood speak exclusively in British accents.

— Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
No one knows all the factors behind the population’s recent boom, although researchers point to recent extreme weather events and climate change, perhaps compounded with a rise in shipping traffic over recent decades.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of knows

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Just as important, Beard believes the auction houses adjusted to the new market faster than much of the private market.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 17 July 2026
But should cynics in the industry be tapping the brakes a little, to make sure everybody believes Dean is all that, before giving her an official coronation?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 17 July 2026

Definition of believes

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But after several injuries to the squad this summer, manager Luis de la Fuente has reverted to Spain’s trusty trademark, which sees it as the narrow favorite for the title.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 July 2026
Meanwhile, Spain sees it as a coronating moment for a group aiming for the nation’s second title (2010).

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 18 July 2026

Definition of sees

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In an oppositional reading of a media text, the audience comprehends that the message conflicts with or contradicts their personal experiences of society.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 5 May 2026
In the end, A Guardian and a Thief is a story that comprehends hunger more deeply than the world that produces it.

— Tope Folarin, The Atlantic, 8 Nov. 2025

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