Definition of: conceive

(kən·sēv′) v. ·ceived, ·ceiv·ing v.t.
1. To procreate; beget or become pregnant with, as young.
2. To form an idea in the mind; think of; fancy.
3. To construct in the mind; formulate, as plans.
4. To believe or suppose; form an opinion.
5. To become possessed with: to conceive a hatred.
6. Obs. To understand.
—v.i.
7. To form a mental image; think: with of.
8. To become pregnant. See synonyms under APPREHEND. [<OF conceveir <L concipere <com- thoroughly + capere take]
—con·ceiv′a·ble adjective
—con·ceiv′·a·bil′i·ty, con·ceiv′a·ble·ness noun
—con·ceiv′a·bly adverb
—con·ceiv′er noun