conceive

• Глагол, используемый для обозначения процесса формирования или развития идеи, плана или концепции в уме, а также для обозначения зачатия.

A verb used to indicate the act of forming or developing an idea, plan, or concept in the mind, or to become pregnant.

1. Form an ideaB2formal

   To form or develop an idea, plan, or concept in the mind.

   Задумать

   • She conceived the idea for the novel during her travels.
   • The architect conceived a revolutionary design for the building.
   • They conceived a plan to expand the business overseas.

   Synonymsdevisedream upenvisionformulateideateimaginethink up

   Antonymsmisconceivemistakemisunderstand

2. B2formalmedical

   To become pregnant with a child.

   Зачать

   • The couple conceived their first child after years of trying.
   • She conceived naturally without medical assistance.
   • Many women conceive within the first year of trying.

3. Understand or imagineC1formal

   To be able to imagine or understand something.

   Понимать или воображать

   • I cannot conceive how they managed to survive.
   • He could not conceive of a world without music.
   • It is difficult to conceive the scale of the universe.

   Synonymscomprehendenvisagefathomgraspimaginepictureunderstand

   Antonymsmisconceivemisunderstand

Phrasal variantsconceive of