Conceive
/kənˈsiːv/noun
To form or devise a plan or idea in the mind.
Did you know?The word 'conceive' has deep roots in the concept of 'taking in' or 'receiving', linking it to the magical act of creation and manifestation.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
concipere
“To take in, receive, or form an idea.”
Old French
Old French
concevoir
“To conceive, to form an idea or plan.”
Middle English
Middle English
conceiven
“To take in mentally, to form in the mind.”
Modern English
English
conceive
“To form or devise a plan or idea in the mind.”