Conceive and Misconceive

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Conceive verb - To have a clear idea of.

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

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Misconceive is an antonym for conceive.

Misconceive verb - To make an incorrect judgment regarding.

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Conceive is an antonym for misconceive.

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