Conceive and Make

Conceive

Conceive verb - To have a clear idea of.

Usage example: I cannot conceive the reason for such pointless vandalism

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Make and conceive are semantically related In some cases you can use "Make" instead a verb "Conceive".

Make verb - To bring into being by combining, shaping, or transforming materials.

Usage example: will you help me make the dough for the cookies?

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Conceive and make are semantically related in create topic. Sometimes you can use "Conceive" instead a verb "Make".

Nearby Words: makeup, making, maker

Similarly, if you ask about, say, having a baby, that implies you're stressed about it (stress can make it harder to conceive).

Source: Self-Fulfilling Prophecy
The Host of The Darkness dies if they conceive a child, and the Darkness will make sure he does if he ever has sex.

Source: Out with a Bang
Then Season 9 ends with Rebecca and Sam deciding to conceive a childnote This doesn't make them a romantic item, as neither one of them has romantic feelings for one another.

Source: Series / Cheers

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