Synonyms for conceive

Verb

1. gestate, conceive, conceptualize, conceptualise, create by mental act, create mentally
usage: have the idea for; "He conceived of a robot that would help paralyzed patients"; "This library was well conceived"
2. think, believe, consider, conceive, judge
usage: judge or regard; look upon; judge; "I think he is very smart"; "I believe her to be very smart"; "I think that he is her boyfriend"; "The racist conceives such people to be inferior"
3. conceive, change state, turn
usage: become pregnant; undergo conception; "She cannot conceive"; "My daughter was conceived in Christmas Day"
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