con·ceive 
/kənˈsi:v/ verb
con·ceives; con·ceived; con·ceiv·ing /kənˈsi:v/ verb 1 : to think of or create (something) in the mind [+ obj] ▪ conceive an idea ▪ a writer who has conceived [=imagined] an entire world of amazing creatures ▪ When the writer conceived this role, he had a specific actor in mind to play the part. ▪ The system was conceived [=invented] by a Swedish engineer. ▪ As conceived by the committee, the bill did not raise taxes. [no obj] — + of ▪ They conceived of [=thought of, regarded] her as a genius. ▪ I can't conceive of [=imagine] a reason for not supporting this policy. 2 : to become pregnant [no obj] ▪ a woman who has been unable to conceive [+ obj] ▪ a woman who has been unable to conceive a child
