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conceive

/kənˈsiːv/

To form an idea, plan, or concept in the mind. It is also the medical term used to describe when a woman becomes pregnant.

例文

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1

It is difficult to conceive of a world without the internet.

It is hard to imagine a world that does not have the internet.

2

The committee met to conceive a new strategy for urban development.

The group met to create a new plan for building the city.

3

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!

語族

名詞
conception
Verb
conceive
副詞
conceivably
形容詞
conceivable
関連
concept
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覚え方のコツ

Link 'Conceive' with 'Concept'. You conceive a concept in your mind.

クイックテスト

Scientists find it difficult to ____ of a way to travel faster than light.

正解!

正解は: conceive

例文

1

It is difficult to conceive of a world without the internet.

everyday

It is hard to imagine a world that does not have the internet.

2

The committee met to conceive a new strategy for urban development.

formal

The group met to create a new plan for building the city.

3

I just can't conceive how you managed to finish all that work so quickly!

informal

I cannot understand how you did all that work so fast!

4

Ancient philosophers would often conceive of the soul as a distinct entity from the body.

academic

Old thinkers used to think of the soul as something separate from the physical body.

5

Our marketing team needs to conceive a campaign that appeals to younger customers.

business

Our business team must design an advertisement plan for young people.

語族

名詞
conception
Verb
conceive
副詞
conceivably
形容詞
conceivable
関連
concept

よく使う組み合わせ

conceive an idea to think of a new idea
conceive a child to become pregnant
hard to conceive difficult to imagine or believe
newly conceived recently created or started
conceive of a possibility to think that something might happen

よく使うフレーズ

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

よく混同される語

conceive vs perceive

Perceive means to see, hear, or notice something using your senses; conceive means to create an idea in your mind.

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使い方のコツ

When 'conceive' means to imagine, it is almost always followed by the preposition 'of'. When it refers to pregnancy, 'of' is not used.

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よくある間違い

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.

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覚え方のコツ

Link 'Conceive' with 'Concept'. You conceive a concept in your mind.

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語源

Derived from the Latin word 'concipere', which means 'to take in and hold'.

文法パターン

Regular verb: conceives (present), conceived (past), conceiving (continuous) Often used in the pattern: conceive of + [noun/gerund]
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文化的な背景

The word is frequently used in formal medical contexts regarding fertility, as well as in high-level intellectual discussions about innovation.

クイックテスト

Scientists find it difficult to ____ of a way to travel faster than light.

正解!

正解は: conceive

関連単語

administrate

B2

To manage, supervise, or oversee the operations and activities of an organization, program, or system. It involves the practical execution of policies and the organization of resources to achieve specific goals.

administrative

C1

Relating to the organization and management of a business, institution, or government. It describes the practical tasks, systems, and procedures required to keep an entity running efficiently behind the scenes.

appropriately

B2

To perform an action in a manner that is suitable, right, or proper for a particular situation, person, or occasion. It implies following specific social norms, professional standards, or logical requirements.

assistant

C2

A person who ranks below a senior professional and aids them in their duties, often handling specialized tasks or administrative burdens. In a professional or academic context, an assistant often possesses significant expertise but operates under the direction of a superior to facilitate complex operations.

commissioner

C1

A high-ranking official who is in charge of a government department, a public organization, or a professional sports league. This person is typically appointed to exercise administrative authority or to oversee a specific commission or set of regulations.

computer

C1

A sophisticated electronic device designed to store, retrieve, and process data through programmed instructions. In modern discourse, it encompasses everything from microprocessors in appliances to high-performance servers facilitating global networks.

conclusion

C2

A final judgment, decision, or opinion reached by reasoning after considering all evidence and facts. It also refers to the final part of a piece of writing or a speech that summarizes the main points and provides a closing statement.

consequent

C2

In logic and philosophy, a consequent is the second part of a conditional proposition, following the 'if' clause (the antecedent). It represents the result or deduction that follows necessarily or naturally from a previous statement or condition.

consume

C1

To consume means to use up a resource, such as energy, time, or goods, or to eat and drink something. In academic contexts, it often refers to the utilization of information, products, or services by individuals or groups within an economy or social system.

consumer

B2

A consumer is a person who purchases goods and services for personal use rather than for resale or business purposes. In a broader biological or ecological context, it refers to any organism that feeds on other organisms or organic matter.

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