PRECONCEIVE Synonyms: 97 Similar and Opposite Words

preconceive

verb

Definition of preconceive

as in to prejudge

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as in to perceive

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Recent Examples of preconceive As leaders, preconceived notions can blind us from being truly open to change and innovation. — Glenn Taylor, Forbes, 18 Apr. 2023 To overcome these hurdles, incumbents need to recognize and change preconceived notions and ingrained behaviors that are holding them back. — François Candelon, Fortune, 7 Apr. 2023 Some family members might absolutely get it from day one, while others might have preconceived ideas about migraine and a person’s ability to just soldier through. — Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 31 Mar. 2023 In the style of Hong Kong action, each angle is preconceived rather than discovered through the process of editing (as is more common in western action). — Vulture, 7 Mar. 2023 At the same time there isn’t the same amount of baggage or preconceived notions about what Vogue should and can be. — Elizabeth Paton, New York Times, 2 Mar. 2023 But as LaMendola has learned, rankings and preconceived notions don’t really matter. — Dallas News, 2 Mar. 2023 The heavy topic of identity has so many cliches, preconceived ideas of reconciliation and closure. — Mark Olsenstaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for preconceive

Verb

Consistent with our principles of objectivity and fair process, the referral neither adopts nor rejects the factual assertions in your letter and does not prejudge OPR's assessment.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Hochul and James are doing what communists do by prejudging the facts and joining the lynch mob!

— Voice of the People, New York Daily News, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of prejudge

Verb

The index measures perceived public-sector corruption, not any one president’s conduct, and the slide has continued under presidents of both parties.

— Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Nov. 2026
An off-leash dog might be perceived as a threat to a bear or its cubs.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of perceive

Verb

As part of the scheme, prosecutors allege, Heflin conspired with other companies and individuals to predetermine who would win certain business, at times submitting intentionally inflated bids to schools.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Oct. 2026
The most successful transition is not necessarily one where every decision is predetermined.

— Elie Nour, Forbes.com, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of predetermine

Verb

Come to think of it, the midterm results demonstrate not only the vibrancy of our democratic system but also the limits of using communication for deception.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 12 Nov. 2026
Peter Brown thought his new prefab home would be completed by at least 2027, but his contractor is asking for tens of thousands more to finish the job.

— Jasmine Viel, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of think

Verb

Only eight couples entered after last week’s double elimination of Tyler Cameron, Sharna Burgess, Jackson Olson, and Emma Slater — and one more was fated for the chopping block.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Nov. 2026
His prescription, however, was fated to fall wide of the mark.

— Business Columnist, Los Angeles Times, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of fate

Verb

Did the plan start in English and then expand, or was it conceived as a seven-language event from the beginning?

— Lexy Perez, HollywoodReporter, 6 Nov. 2026
First conceived as a riff on Desperate Housewives, the show’s behind-the-gates opulence was the perfect fit for 2006.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of conceive

Verb

The model predicted that this effect was concentrated in those cells rather than occurring broadly across other cell types.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 12 Nov. 2026
The report also found that the potential effect of data centers on Fort Worth electric bills is unknown and difficult to predict, and that there is little data surrounding noise levels in data centers aside from anecdotal evidence.

— Emily Holshouser, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of predict

Verb

Brown's career started as well as anyone could have imagined, as the former sixth-round-pick from Central Michigan went from fighting to earn a roster spot to becoming one of the most prolific wide receivers in Pittsburgh franchise history.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026
That gives you the basic shape of Andromeda — not the easiest constellation to imagine as a mythological princess, but a useful chain of stars to learn.

— Jamie Carter, Space.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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