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conceive

CEFR: B2

To form, devise, or formulate a plan, hypothesis, or abstract concept in the mind.

Synonyms

envisage
formulate

Common Collocations

conceive of
originally conceived
hard to conceive

Example Sentence

It is difficult to conceive of a modern economy functioning without high-speed digital telecommunications.

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