conceive conceive /kənˈsiːv/

verb

1. () Have the idea for  ( conceptualise [British] , conceptualize , gestate , conceive )
   have the idea for
    He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
   He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients
    This library was well conceived
   This library was well conceived
   
2. () Judge or regard; look upon; judge  ( consider , conceive , believe , think )
   judge or regard; look upon; judge
    I think he is very smart
   I think he is very smart
    I believe her to be very smart
   I believe her to be very smart
    I think that he is her boyfriend
   I think that he is her boyfriend
    The racist conceives such people to be inferior
   The racist conceives such people to be inferior
   
3. () Become pregnant; undergo conception  ( conceive )
   become pregnant; undergo conception
    She cannot conceive
   She cannot conceive
    My daughter was conceived in Christmas Day
   My daughter was conceived in Christmas Day