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The best months for conceiving the child were January and December.
Как оказалось, самыми лучшими месяцами для зачатия ребенка являются декабрь и январь.
Nutrition plays an important role not only during pregnancy but also determines the success of conceiving.
Правильно подобранные продукты питания не только играют важную роль в период беременности, но и определяют успех зачатия.
One in ten couples older than 30 has trouble conceiving.
Каждая десятая пара в возрасте старше 30 лет испытывает трудности с зачатием.
This information will be helpful if you have problems conceiving.
Эта информация может оказаться полезной, если у вас возникли проблемы с зачатием.
Women who are obese or excessively thin also may have difficulty conceiving.
Женщины, которые страдают от ожирения или чрезмерно худых, также могут иметь трудности с зачатием.
This is especially true for couples who have problems or difficulty conceiving.
Это особенно важно для пар, у которых есть проблемы или трудности с зачатием.
Approximately 3.5 million people in the UK have trouble conceiving naturally.
В Британии живет около 3,5 миллионов человек, которые испытывают трудности с зачатием.
Around 3.5 million people across the UK have difficulty conceiving.
В Британии живет около 3,5 миллионов человек, которые испытывают трудности с зачатием.
One out of six American couples has trouble conceiving.
На самом деле, примерно одна из шести американских пар имеют трудности с зачатием.
Although one in seven couples has trouble conceiving — and age is a big player in this.
Хотя один из семи пары испытывают проблемы с зачатием — и возраст — большой игрок в этом.
It would be perfect to use this energy only for conceiving children.
Идеально было бы использовать эту энергию только для зачатия детей.
One other thing that women can try if they are interested in conceiving a boy is to change their diet.
Еще одно, что женщины могут попробовать, если они заинтересованы в зачатии мальчика, это изменить свою диету.
Yoga is ideal for women who are thinking about getting pregnant or having trouble conceiving.
Упражнения в стиле йоги идеально подходят женщинам, которые думают о том, чтобы забеременеть или имеют проблемы с зачатием.
Many women do not even know they have the disorder until they see their doctor about problems with conceiving.
Многие женщины даже не знают, что у них расстройство, пока они не увидят своего врача и не расскажут о проблемах с зачатием.
In other words, if a man is having trouble conceiving, it’s not their fault.
Другими словами, если у мужчины проблемы с зачатием, это не их вина.
Also, a mare with a body condition score less than five will have more difficulty conceiving.
Кроме того, у кобылы с показателем состояния тела менее 5 будет больше трудностей с зачатием.
However, these herbal remedies are not guaranteed to allow for conceiving immediately and automatically after being taken.
Однако чтобы позволить для зачатия, немедленно и автоматически после того, как принимаются эти травяные средства правовой защиты не гарантируется.
However, these herbal remedies are not guaranteed to allow for conceiving immediately and automatically after being taken.
Тем не менее, эти травяные средства правовой защиты не гарантируется для зачатия немедленно и автоматически после того, как принимаются.
Star — is associated with the reproductive system, so there may be problems with conceiving and carrying healthy children.
Звезда — связана с репродуктивной системой, поэтому могут быть проблемы с зачатием и вынашиванием здоровых детей.
A similar parameter for a man capable of conceiving is approximately 2.5 ml.
Аналогичный параметр мужчины, способного к зачатию, составляет приблизительно 2,5 мл.
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забеременеть, зачать, понимать, представлять себе, задумывать, постигать, возыметь
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- постигать, понимать
I can’t conceive where he has gone — я не могу понять, куда он ушёл 
I can’t conceive why you allowed the child to travel alone — просто непостижимо, как вы могли разрешить ребёнку уехать одному
to conceive a proposal — понимать предложение
- возыметь, почувствовать
to conceive a dislike [an affection] for smb. — невзлюбить кого-л. [привязаться к кому-л.]
- задумывать, замышлять
to conceive a plan — задумать план
who first conceived this idea? — у кого впервые зародилась эта мысль?
he has conceived a certain manner of painting — он создал определённую манеру письма
scientists first conceived the idea of the atomic bomb in the 1930s — мысль об атомной бомбе впервые возникла у учёных в тридцатые годы
- полагать, думать
we conceive it to be expedient — мы полагаем, что это целесообразно
I conceive it my duty to admonish you — считаю своим долгом указать вам
- (of) книжн. представлять, воображать
to conceive of the author as a genius — считать писателя гением
in ancient times the world was conceived of as flat — в старину землю представляли плоской
- физиол. забеременеть, зачать
to beget / conceive a child — зачать ребёнка
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a woman who has been unable to conceive a child — женщина, которая была не в состоянии зачать ребенка
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She cannot conceive.
Она не может забеременеть.
I can’t conceive how he could let her go.
Не понимаю, как он мог отпустить её.
Can you conceive of her doing such a stupid thing?
Ты можешь себе представить, чтобы она сделала такую глупость?
This library was well conceived.
Планировка этой библиотеки была хорошо продумана.
It is scarcely possible to conceive a viler day than this.
Едва ли можно представить более мерзкий день, чем этот.
When the writer conceived this role, he had a specific actor in mind to play the part.
Когда сценарист задумывал эту роль, у него на примете был определённый актер.
I cannot conceive of such cruelty as to take a child away from its mother.
Не представляю, как можно отнять ребёнка у матери, это так жестоко.
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Возможные однокоренные слова
conceivable — мыслимый, возможный, постижимый
conceiving — зачатие, зарождение
misconceive — неправильно понять, иметь неправильное представление
conceived — понятый
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I/you/we/they: conceive
he/she/it: conceives
ing ф. (present participle): conceiving
2-я ф. (past tense): conceived
3-я ф. (past participle): conceived
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verb (used with object), con·ceived, con·ceiv·ing. to form (a notion, opinion, purpose, etc.): He conceived the project while he was on vacation. to hold as an opinion; think; believe: I can’t conceive that it would be of any use. …
What is the literal meaning of conceive?
Definition of conceive
transitive verb. 1a : to become pregnant with (young) conceive a child. b : to cause to begin : originate a project conceived by the company’s founder. 2a : to take into one’s mind conceive a prejudice. b : to form a conception of : imagine a badly conceived design cleverly conceived teleplays.
When was the word conceived first used?
conceive (v.)
Meaning «take into the mind, form a correct notion of» is from mid-14c., that of «form as a general notion in the mind» is from late 14c., figurative senses also found in the Old French and Latin words.
Is it conceive or conceive of?
1[transitive] (formal) to form an idea, a plan, etc. in your mind; to imagine something conceive something He conceived the idea of transforming the old power station into an arts center. conceive of something (as something) God is often conceived of as male.
What is the literal meaning of the word conceive in the second sentence of the speech?
The sentence defines one key meaning of conceive: to bring forth something new. This is one way in which the nation is new; it did not exist before.
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How do you use the word conceive?
verb (used with object), con·ceived, con·ceiv·ing.
- to form (a notion, opinion, purpose, etc.): He conceived the project while he was on vacation.
- to form a notion or idea of; imagine.
- to hold as an opinion; think; believe: I can’t conceive that it would be of any use.
How can you conceive twins?
Conception happens when a sperm fertilizes an egg to form an embryo. However, if there are two eggs present in the womb at the time of fertilization or the fertilized egg splits into two separate embryos, a woman can become pregnant with twins.
What is a antonym for conceive?
conceive. Antonyms: produce, express, propound, declare, execute, misconceive. Synonyms: imagine, apprehend, believe, suppose, design, think, understand.
How long does it take after conception to become pregnant?
Pregnancy doesn’t start the day you have sex — it can take up to six days after sex for the sperm and egg to join and form a fertilized egg. Then, it can take three to four days for the fertilized egg to completely implant itself in the lining of the uterus.
Can you conceive an idea?
To conceive is to come up with an idea. … Latin roots for conceive (by way of French) point to «take into» either «the womb» or «the mind.» An idea is sometimes called «a seed» or «the seed of an idea,» and conceive means to produce something from inside the mind — or to become pregnant.
What is the synonym of conceived?
Frequently Asked Questions About conceive
Some common synonyms of conceive are envisage, envision, fancy, imagine, realize, and think. While all these words mean «to form an idea of,» conceive suggests the forming and bringing forth and usually developing of an idea, plan, or design.
Can you tell the father of your baby by conception date?
Obstetricians, GPs and midwifes have a simple formula for working out the expected date of delivery (EDD) based on the date of the first day of your last menstrual period. Add seven days to the date of that first day, and then subtract three months.
Can men get pregnant?
People who are born male and living as men cannot get pregnant. A transgender man or nonbinary person may be able to, however. It is only possible for a person to be pregnant if they have a uterus. The uterus is the womb, which is where the fetus develops.
How can I get pregnant fast?
Experts say the best way to get pregnant fast is to have sex once a day, every other day, during the fertile window right before and after ovulation. If you have sex too often, your partner’s sperm count may be reduced, and if you don’t have enough sex, the sperm may be old and unable to swim as fast.
What pills can help me get pregnant?
Fertility drugs include:
- Clomiphene citrate. Taken by mouth, this drug stimulates ovulation by causing the pituitary gland to release more FSH and LH , which stimulate the growth of an ovarian follicle containing an egg. …
- Gonadotropins. …
- Metformin. …
- Letrozole. …
- Bromocriptine.
Can you feel when sperm enters the egg?
Can you feel when an egg gets fertilized? You won’t feel when an egg gets fertilized. You also won’t feel pregnant after two or three days. But some women can feel implantation, the process in which the fertilized egg travels down the fallopian tube and buries itself deep within the wall of the uterus.
Is there any symptoms when sperm meets egg?
Along with cramping, you may experience what is called implantation bleeding or spotting. This usually happens 10 to 14 days after conception, around the time of your usual period. Implantation bleeding is usually much lighter than your regular menstrual period bleeding.
Does conceive mean the day you get pregnant?
When there is an egg waiting, conception can occur as soon as three minutes after sexual intercourse. That said, sperm can survive inside the female reproductive system for up to five days. 3 This means that the day that you had sex won’t necessarily be the day that you get pregnant.
What is the opposite of conception?
Antonyms: actuality, certainty, fact, reality, truth, verity. Synonyms: belief, caprice, conceit, desire, fancy, humor, idea, image, imagination, inclination, liking, mood, predilection, supposition, vagary, whim.
What is the noun form of conceive?
conception. The act of conceiving. The state of being conceived; the beginning. The fertilization of an ovum by a sperm to form a zygote.
What is the synonym of vex?
Frequently Asked Questions About vex
Some common synonyms of vex are annoy, bother, and irk. While all these words mean «to upset a person’s composure,» vex implies greater provocation and stronger disturbance and usually connotes anger but sometimes perplexity or anxiety.
How do I increase my chances of having twins naturally?
What will help boost my chances of having twins?
- Being older rather than younger helps. …
- Have fertility assistance such as in vitro fertilisation or take fertility drugs. …
- Pick your own genetics carefully! …
- Be of African/American heritage. …
- Having been pregnant before. …
- Have a big family.
Can folic acid cause twins?
Folic Acid Not Tied to Multiple Births. Jan. 31, 2003 — Women who take folic acid supplements before or during pregnancy are not any more likely to have a multiple birth, such as twins or triplets, according to new research.
How common are twins naturally?
Having twins naturally
It’s estimated that 1 in 250 pregnancies results in twins naturally, and there are two ways to conceive them.
Hence, it is difficult to explain why players would conceive of the simultaneous move game in sequential terms.
Again, it is difficult to conceive of an explanation of this replay of activity patterns that does not involve memory consolidation, transfer, or integration.
In the first instance, it is difficult to conceive what might motivate such random substitutions.
This was conceived around euthymia, an absence of affective symptoms.
These trajectories can be conceived as frames of references indicating the nature of the change to be expected.
As we conceive it, the problem concerns certain properties that are represented by the human visual system and those of a variety of other animals.
The profound differences among the religious traditions are due to the different ways in which the transcendent reality is experienced and conceived in human life.
Then, a new structure was conceived in order to lessen the disadvantages of the earlier structure.
Consequently, the design space will have to be conceived as a multilevel, possibly multidimensional construct.
While no moving or running devices were considered, it was realized that an almost endless variety of fixed devices could be conceived.
Monocular observation through a physical or even notional intersecting plane is thus conceived as relatively ‘constructed’ by the geometric formula.
Nevertheless, when it is economically conceived in this simplicity, «labor» is as modern a category as are the relations which create this simple abstraction.
It is an elegant argument, clearly conceived and well-written.
Taxonomies lend themselves as natural starting points in explaining ontologies as they can be easily conceived as a sort of lightweight ontology.
I also conceived that the principle of broken up light playing on a photo-electric cell would be the best means of making it practical.
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verb (used with object), con·ceived, con·ceiv·ing.
to form (a notion, opinion, purpose, etc.): He conceived the project while he was on vacation.
to form a notion or idea of; imagine.
to hold as an opinion; think; believe: I can’t conceive that it would be of any use.
to experience or form (a feeling): to conceive a great love for music.
to express, as in words.
to become pregnant with.
to beget.
to begin, originate, or found (something) in a particular way (usually used in the passive): a new nation conceived in liberty.
Archaic. to understand; comprehend.
verb (used without object), con·ceived, con·ceiv·ing.
to form an idea; think (usually followed by of).
to become pregnant.
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Origin of conceive
First recorded in 1250–1300; Middle English from Anglo-French, Old French conceivre, from Latin concipere “to take fully, take in,” equivalent to con- con- + -cipere, combining form of capere “to take”
synonym study for conceive
OTHER WORDS FROM conceive
con·ceiv·er, nounnon·con·ceiv·ing, noun, adjectivere·con·ceive, verb, re·con·ceived, re·con·ceiving.
Words nearby conceive
concede, conceded, conceit, conceited, conceivable, conceive, conceived, concelebrant, concelebrate, concelebration, concent
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Words related to conceive
accept, assume, believe, perceive, realize, design, develop, devise, dream up, envision, formulate, originate, produce, visualize, appreciate, apprehend, catch, compass, comprehend, deem
How to use conceive in a sentence
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It was while taking one of Goldman’s theater classes that “Here I Am” was conceived.
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In this radical new paradigm, robots are conceived and born rather than designed and manufactured.
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As for people breastfeeding or hoping to get pregnant, Afshar says it’s totally okay to get the vaccine whenever it becomes available, and there’s no reason to wait to start trying to conceive or begin fertility treatments.
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Originally conceived as a “small house”, it started morphing into a “huge palace,” Kolesnikov tells Navalny in the video.
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However we conceive of “us,” we have ample grounds for humility.
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“The issue was how to conceive what the show was going to look and feel like,” says McKenzie.
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He even claims that hen partridges conceive just by smelling the scent of males.
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These military men find it hard to conceive that there might be no real policy at all.
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He also sounds better than the crossover children he helped conceive.
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Last year, as I began to conceive a novel, set in shadowy Istanbul, about the sale of a gray market antiquity worth millions.
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But these were to him things so obvious that he could not conceive any reasonable person doubting them.
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Behold a virgin shall conceive, and bear a son and his name shall be called Emmanuel.
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You shall conceive heat, you shall bring forth stubble: your breath as fire shall devour you.
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I conceive that the strictest union of affection is requisite to conjugal felicity.
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Let us enlarge our minds to grasp it, that we may, to some extent at least, conceive its greatness and appreciate its beauties.
British Dictionary definitions for conceive
verb
(when intr, foll by of; when tr, often takes a clause as object) to have an idea (of); imagine; think
(tr; takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to hold as an opinion; believe
(tr) to develop or form, esp in the mindshe conceived a passion for music
to become pregnant with (young)
(tr) rare to express in words
Derived forms of conceive
conceiver, noun
Word Origin for conceive
C13: from Old French conceivre, from Latin concipere to take in, from capere to take
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transitive verb
1
a
: to become pregnant with (young)
b
: to cause to begin : originate
a project conceived by the company’s founder
2
a
: to take into one’s mind
3
: to apprehend by reason or imagination : understand
unable to conceive his reasons
It is easy enough to conceive the notion that your island is a sort of fortress.—
Paul Theroux
4
: to have as an opinion
I cannot conceive that he acted alone.
intransitive verb
2
: to have a conception
—usually used with of
conceives of death as emptinessIt is hard to conceive of all the work that must have been involved in starting off from scratch.—Harold Fromm
Synonyms
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I just thought of a good joke
conceive suggests the forming and bringing forth and usually developing of an idea, plan, or design.
conceived of a new marketing approach
imagine stresses a visualization.
imagine you’re at the beach
fancy suggests an imagining often unrestrained by reality but spurred by desires.
fancied himself a super athlete
realize stresses a grasping of the significance of what is conceived or imagined.
realized the enormity of the task ahead
envisage and envision imply a conceiving or imagining that is especially clear or detailed.
envisaged a totally computerized operation
envisioned a cure for the disease
Example Sentences
When the writer conceived this role, he had a specific actor in mind to play the part.
As conceived by the committee, the bill did not raise taxes.
a woman who has been unable to conceive
a woman who has been unable to conceive a child
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Pregnancy Complications During pregnancy, and even before conceiving, the stress and anxiety that a pregnant person experiences can impact the pregnancy.
—Mikayla Morell, Health, 2 Apr. 2023
By looking at how people interacted with the ruins around them, archaeologists can get a glimpse of how those communities conceived of their own history.
—Bylizzie Wade, science.org, 30 Mar. 2023
Throughout it all, Snyder was by her side, singing their favorite songs and showing Weggemann uplifting photos to remind her that so many months of trying to conceive had led to this very moment.
—Stephanie Emma Pfeffer, Peoplemag, 29 Mar. 2023
Yet even the computer visionary Dr. Wulf, who died March 10 in Charlottesville at age 83, could not conceive of what was ahead at the time.
—Brian Murphy, Washington Post, 28 Mar. 2023
Tour the Rest of This Contemporary Lagos, Nigeria, Home Oshinowo conceived the house as a T, with the two upper floors cantilevering over the ground level to shelter a pool and a garage.
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The Calatrava, the brand’s simplest range of round, three-hand watches, was once the bastion of Patek-style conservatism, venerable styles conceived with heirloom status in mind.
—WIRED, 29 Mar. 2023
This may include things such as peace in certain climates and lands, freedom from debts, health for those who are ill, guidance for singles looking for the right spouse to marry, or blessings for those trying to conceive a baby, amongst other things.
—Manal Aman, Woman’s Day, 29 Mar. 2023
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—Ew Staff, EW.com, 17 Mar. 2023
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Word History
Etymology
Middle English, from Anglo-French conceivre, from Latin concipere to take in, conceive, from com- + capere to take — more at heave entry 1
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
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con·ceive
(kən-sēv′)
v. con·ceived, con·ceiv·ing, con·ceives
v.tr.
1. To become pregnant with (offspring): She conceived her first child in London, but her second child was conceived in Paris.
2. To form or develop in the mind: conceive a plan to increase profits; conceive a passion for a new acquaintance.
3. To apprehend mentally; understand: couldn’t conceive the meaning of that sentence.
4. To be of the opinion that; think: didn’t conceive that such a tragedy could occur.
5. To begin or originate in a specific way: a political movement that was conceived in the ferment of the 1960s.
v.intr.
1. To form or hold an idea: Ancient peoples conceived of the earth as flat.
2. To become pregnant.
[Middle English conceiven, from Old French concevoir, conceiv-, from Latin concipere : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + capere, to take; see kap- in Indo-European roots.]
con·ceiv′a·bil′i·ty, con·ceiv′a·ble·ness n.
con·ceiv′a·ble adj.
con·ceiv′a·bly adv.
con·ceiv′er n.
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
conceive
(kənˈsiːv)
vb
1. (when: intr, foll by of; when tr, often takes a clause as object) to have an idea (of); imagine; think
2. (tr; takes a clause as object or an infinitive) to hold as an opinion; believe
3. (tr) to develop or form, esp in the mind: she conceived a passion for music.
4. (Physiology) to become pregnant with (young)
5. (tr) rare to express in words
[C13: from Old French conceivre, from Latin concipere to take in, from capere to take]
conˈceiver n
Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994, 1998, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2011, 2014
con•ceive
(kənˈsiv)
v. -ceived, -ceiv•ing. v.t.
1. to form (a notion, opinion, purpose, etc.): He conceived the project while on vacation.
2. to form a notion or idea of; imagine: Would you ever have conceived such behavior in public?
3. to hold as an opinion; think; believe: I can’t conceive that it would be of any use.
4. to experience or form (a feeling): to conceive a great love for music.
5. to become pregnant with.
6. to begin, originate, or found (something) in a particular way (usu. used in the passive): a new nation conceived in liberty.
7. Archaic. to understand; comprehend.
v.i.
8. to form an idea; think (usu. fol. by of).
9. to become pregnant.
[1250–1300; Middle English < Anglo-French, Old French conceivre < Latin concipere to take fully, take in =con- con- + -cipere, comb. form of capere to take]
con•ceiv′er, n.
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conceive
Past participle: conceived
Gerund: conceiving
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| they are conceiving |
| Present Perfect |
|---|
| I have conceived |
| you have conceived |
| he/she/it has conceived |
| we have conceived |
| you have conceived |
| they have conceived |
| Past Continuous |
|---|
| I was conceiving |
| you were conceiving |
| he/she/it was conceiving |
| we were conceiving |
| you were conceiving |
| they were conceiving |
| Past Perfect |
|---|
| I had conceived |
| you had conceived |
| he/she/it had conceived |
| we had conceived |
| you had conceived |
| they had conceived |
| Future |
|---|
| I will conceive |
| you will conceive |
| he/she/it will conceive |
| we will conceive |
| you will conceive |
| they will conceive |
| Future Perfect |
|---|
| I will have conceived |
| you will have conceived |
| he/she/it will have conceived |
| we will have conceived |
| you will have conceived |
| they will have conceived |
| Future Continuous |
|---|
| I will be conceiving |
| you will be conceiving |
| he/she/it will be conceiving |
| we will be conceiving |
| you will be conceiving |
| they will be conceiving |
| Present Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I have been conceiving |
| you have been conceiving |
| he/she/it has been conceiving |
| we have been conceiving |
| you have been conceiving |
| they have been conceiving |
| Future Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I will have been conceiving |
| you will have been conceiving |
| he/she/it will have been conceiving |
| we will have been conceiving |
| you will have been conceiving |
| they will have been conceiving |
| Past Perfect Continuous |
|---|
| I had been conceiving |
| you had been conceiving |
| he/she/it had been conceiving |
| we had been conceiving |
| you had been conceiving |
| they had been conceiving |
| Conditional |
|---|
| I would conceive |
| you would conceive |
| he/she/it would conceive |
| we would conceive |
| you would conceive |
| they would conceive |
| Past Conditional |
|---|
| I would have conceived |
| you would have conceived |
| he/she/it would have conceived |
| we would have conceived |
| you would have conceived |
| they would have conceived |
Collins English Verb Tables © HarperCollins Publishers 2011
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
| Verb | 1. | conceive — have the idea for; «He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients»; «This library was well conceived»
design — conceive or fashion in the mind; invent; «She designed a good excuse for not attending classes that day» preconceive — conceive beforehand; «a preconceived notion» discover, find — make a discovery, make a new finding; «Roentgen discovered X-rays»; «Physicists believe they found a new elementary particle» |
| 2. | conceive — judge or regard; look upon; judge; «I think he is very smart»; «I believe her to be very smart»; «I think that he is her boyfriend»; «The racist conceives such people to be inferior»
hold — remain committed to; «I hold to these ideas» pass judgment, evaluate, judge — form a critical opinion of; «I cannot judge some works of modern art»; «How do you evaluate this grant proposal?» «We shouldn’t pass judgment on other people» rethink — change one’s mind; «He rethought his decision to take a vacation» think — dispose the mind in a certain way; «Do you really think so?» feel — have a feeling or perception about oneself in reaction to someone’s behavior or attitude; «She felt small and insignificant»; «You make me feel naked»; «I made the students feel different about themselves» consider, regard, view, reckon, see — deem to be; «She views this quite differently from me»; «I consider her to be shallow»; «I don’t see the situation quite as negatively as you do» |
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| 3. | conceive — become pregnant; undergo conception; «She cannot conceive»; «My daughter was conceived in Christmas Day»
superfetate — conceive when a fetus is already present in the uterus change state, turn — undergo a transformation or a change of position or action; «We turned from Socialism to Capitalism»; «The people turned against the President when he stole the election» |
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.
conceive
verb
1. imagine, envisage, comprehend, visualize, think, believe, suppose, fancy, appreciate, grasp, apprehend We now cannot conceive of a world without electricity.
2. think up, form, produce, create, develop, design, project, purpose, devise, formulate, contrive I began to conceive a plan of attack.
3. become pregnant, get pregnant, become impregnated Women should give up alcohol before they plan to conceive.
Collins Thesaurus of the English Language – Complete and Unabridged 2nd Edition. 2002 © HarperCollins Publishers 1995, 2002
conceive
verb
1. To form mental images of:
envisage, envision, fancy, fantasize, image, imagine, picture, see, think, vision, visualize.
2. To form a strategy for:
blueprint, cast, chart, contrive, design, devise, formulate, frame, lay, plan, project, scheme, strategize, work out.
Idiom: lay plans.
3. To perceive and recognize the meaning of:
accept, apprehend, catch (on), compass, comprehend, fathom, follow, get, grasp, make out, read, see, sense, take, take in, understand.
Chiefly British: twig.
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Translations
تَحْبَلُ ، تحمليَتَخَيَّل، يَتَصَوَّريُكَوِّنُ فِكْرَةً في عَقْلِهِ
otěhotnětpochopitpočítpojmout
blive gravidfattefinde påforestille sigudtænke
käsitamarasestuma
hugsa uppímynda sérverîa barnshafandi
galbūtgalimas daiktasįsivaizduojamasįsivaizduotipastoti
aptvertiecerētiedomātieskļūt grūtainodomāt
otehotnieť
Collins Spanish Dictionary — Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005
conceive
[kənˈsiːv]
vt
(= become pregnant with) [+ baby, boy, girl] → concevoir
to be conceived [baby] → être conçu(e)
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
conceive
Collins German Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged 7th Edition 2005. © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1980 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1997, 1999, 2004, 2005, 2007
conceive
[kənˈsiːv]
2. vi to conceive of sth/of doing sth → immaginare qc/di fare qc
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
conceive
(kənˈsiːv) verb
1. to form (an idea etc) in the mind.
2. to imagine. I can’t conceive why you did that.
3. (of a woman) to become pregnant.
conˈceivable adjective
able to be imagined or thought of.
conˈceivably adverb
conceive is spelt with -ei-.
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