verb ·3 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   To conceive, or form an opinion of, beforehand; to have a preconception
2. 2
   conceive beforehand wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

foreconceiveforeconceivego off half cockedjump the gunpredeterminepresume

Etymology

From pre- + conceive.

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