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CONCEIVE Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word conceive. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word conceive. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CONCEIVE

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apprehend
verbv
verb

• get the meaning of something

• take into custody

• anticipate with dread or anxiety

cognize
verbv
verb

• be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

comprehend
verbv
verb

• get the meaning of something

• to become aware of through the senses

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

discern
verbv
verb

• detect with the senses

envisage
verbv
verb

• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

envision
verbv
verb

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• picture to oneself; imagine possible

fathom
verbv
noun

• a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

• (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore

verb

• come to understand

• measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line

grasp
verbv
noun

• understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

• the limit of capability

• an intellectual hold or understanding

• the act of grasping

verb

• hold firmly

• get the meaning of something

grok
verbv
verb

• get the meaning of something

imagine
verbv
verb

• form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case

• expect, believe, or suppose

perceive
verbv
verb

• to become aware of through the senses

• become conscious of

picture
nounn
noun

• a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

• graphic art consisting of an artistic composition made by applying paints to a surface

• a clear and telling mental image

• a situation treated as an observable object

• illustrations used to decorate or explain a text

• a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

• the visible part of a television transmission

• a graphic or vivid verbal description

• a typical example of some state or quality

• a representation of a person or scene in the form of a print or transparent slide or in digital format

verb

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• show in, or as in, a picture

realize
verbv
verb

• be fully aware or cognizant of

• perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

• make real or concrete; give reality or substance to

• earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

• convert into cash; of goods and property

• expand or complete (a part in a piece of baroque music) by supplying the harmonies indicated in the figured bass

recognize
verbv
verb

• accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

• be fully aware or cognizant of

• detect with the senses

• perceive to be the same

• grant credentials to

• express greetings upon meeting someone

• express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for

• exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate)

• show approval or appreciation of

see
verbv
noun

• the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

verb

• perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

• perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

• perceive or be contemporaneous with

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• deem to be

• get to know or become aware of, usually accidentally

• see or watch

• come together

• find out, learn, or determine with certainty, usually by making an inquiry or other effort

• be careful or certain to do something; make certain of something

• go to see for professional or business reasons

• go to see for a social visit

• go to see a place, as for entertainment

• take charge of or deal with

• receive as a specified guest

• date regularly; have a steady relationship with

• see and understand, have a good eye

• deliberate or decide

• observe as if with an eye

• observe, check out, and look over carefully or inspect

• undergo or live through a difficult experience

• conduct someone someplace

• match or meet

• make sense of; assign a meaning to

understand
verbv
verb

• know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

• perceive (an idea or situation) mentally

• make sense of a language

• believe to be the case

• be understanding of

visualize
verbv
verb

• imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind

• view the outline of by means of an X-ray

• form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract

• make visible

believe
verbv
verb

• accept as true; take to be true

• judge or regard; look upon; judge

• be confident about something

• follow a credo; have a faith; be a believer

• credit with veracity

conceptualise
verbv
verb

• have the idea for

conceptualize
verbv
verb

• have the idea for

Best Hypernyms For CONCEIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for conceive, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
evaluate judge turn
Phrases (4)
change statecreate by mental actcreate mentallypass judgment

Alternatives for APPREHEND

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