conceive
To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.
Exemples
3 sur 5It is difficult to conceive of a world without the internet.
It is hard to imagine a world that does not have the internet.
The committee met to conceive a new strategy for urban development.
The group met to create a new plan for building the city.
I just can't conceive how you managed to finish all that work so quickly!
I cannot understand how you did all that work so fast!
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Link 'Conceive' with 'Concept'. You conceive a concept in your mind.
Quiz rapide
Scientists find it difficult to ____ of a way to travel faster than light.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : conceive
Exemples
It is difficult to conceive of a world without the internet.
everydayIt is hard to imagine a world that does not have the internet.
The committee met to conceive a new strategy for urban development.
formalThe group met to create a new plan for building the city.
I just can't conceive how you managed to finish all that work so quickly!
informalI cannot understand how you did all that work so fast!
Ancient philosophers would often conceive of the soul as a distinct entity from the body.
academicOld thinkers used to think of the soul as something separate from the physical body.
Our marketing team needs to conceive a campaign that appeals to younger customers.
businessOur business team must design an advertisement plan for young people.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
conceive of something
to imagine or think about something in a specific way
ill-conceived
badly planned or thought out
preconceived notion
an idea formed before you have enough information
Souvent confondu avec
Perceive means to see, hear, or notice something using your senses; conceive means to create an idea in your mind.
Notes d'usage
When 'conceive' means to imagine, it is almost always followed by the preposition 'of'. When it refers to pregnancy, 'of' is not used.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often say 'conceive to' when they should say 'conceive of'. For example, 'I can't conceive of a reason' is correct, but 'I can't conceive to a reason' is incorrect.
Astuce mémo
Link 'Conceive' with 'Concept'. You conceive a concept in your mind.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin word 'concipere', which means 'to take in and hold'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The word is frequently used in formal medical contexts regarding fertility, as well as in high-level intellectual discussions about innovation.
Quiz rapide
Scientists find it difficult to ____ of a way to travel faster than light.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : conceive
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
overall
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overlap
B2To cover part of the same area of space or time as something else, or to have some common qualities or features. It describes situations where two things occupy the same physical space partially or where two events happen simultaneously for a period.
overseas
B2Relating to, coming from, or situated in a country across the sea or ocean. It is used to describe international contexts, particularly travel, trade, or living arrangements in a foreign land.
panel
B2A panel is a small group of people brought together to discuss a specific topic, provide expert advice, or make decisions. It can also refer to a distinct, flat, and often rectangular section of a larger surface, such as a wall, door, or control board.
parameter
B2A parameter is a limit or boundary that defines the scope of a particular process, system, or activity. In technical or mathematical contexts, it refers to a measurable factor that sets the conditions of an operation.
passive
B2Describing someone who allows things to happen or accepts what others do without resistance or participation. It is also used in grammar to describe a sentence structure where the subject is the recipient of the action rather than the performer.
persist
B2To continue firmly in an opinion or a course of action despite difficulty, opposition, or failure. It also refers to a state or condition that continues to exist or endure over a prolonged period.
philosophy
B2Philosophy is the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence, especially when considered as an academic discipline. It also refers to a specific set of beliefs, values, or principles that guide the behavior and outlook of an individual or an organization.
portion
B2A portion is a part of a whole that has been divided or allocated to a specific person or purpose. It is most commonly used to describe a serving of food or a specific share of a larger amount, such as money or time.
pose
B2To present or constitute a problem, danger, or challenge that needs to be addressed. It also refers to the physical act of assuming a specific position for a photograph, painting, or artistic work.
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