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preconceive
[ pree-kuhn-seev ]
verb (used with object)
, pre·con·ceived, pre·con·ceiv·ing.
- to form a conception or opinion of beforehand, as before seeing evidence or as a result of previously held prejudice.
preconceive
/ ˌpriːkənˈsiːv /
verb
- tr to form an idea of beforehand; conceive of ahead in time
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Word History and Origins
Origin of preconceive1
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Example Sentences
It was impossible for Harold to preconceive the effect this had on Esther.
From Project Gutenberg
How little did I preconceive the conduct which, in an exigence like this, I should be prone to adopt.
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