Conceive | Mean of conceive in English Dictionary

/kənˈsiːv/

• Verb
• to think of or create (something) in the mind
1. conceive an idea
2. a writer who has conceived [=imagined] an entire world of amazing creatures
3. When the writer conceived this role, he had a specific actor in mind to play the part.
4. The system was conceived [=invented] by a Swedish engineer.
5. As conceived by the committee, the bill did not raise taxes.
6. They conceived of [=thought of, regarded] her as a genius.
7. I can't conceive of [=imagine] a reason for not supporting this policy.
• to become pregnant
1. a woman who has been unable to conceive
2. a woman who has been unable to conceive a child