misconceive

[ mis-kuh n-seev ]

/ ˌmɪs kənˈsiv /

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verb (used with or without object), mis·con·ceived, mis·con·ceiv·ing.

to conceive or interpret wrongly; misunderstand.

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Origin of misconceive

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at mis-¹, conceive

OTHER WORDS FROM misconceive

mis·con·ceiv·er, noun

Words nearby misconceive

miscite, miscode, miscolor, miscommunicate, miscommunication, misconceive, misconceived, misconception, misconduct, misconstruction, misconstrue

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Example sentences from the Web for misconceive

It is possible you misconceive your most estimable ladys meaning, suggested Rutley, with a smile.
An Oregon Girl|Alfred Ernest Rice
But this is to misconceive the position taken up by the Minority Commissioners, and to fail in appreciation of their proposals.
English Poor Law Policy|Sidney Webb
If I do not misconceive them greatly, they must be very unsuitable associates for a young lady educated in a French convent.
The O'Donoghue|Charles James Lever
But you misconceive me: I return at once, and my friend remains behind to answer for me.
The Plays of W. E. Henley and R. L. Stevenson|Robert Louis Stevenson

For the folk about these parts are apt to misconceive of our sufferings, and to have no feeling for us.
Lorna Doone|R. D. Blackmore

British Dictionary definitions for misconceive

misconceive

/ (ˌmɪskənˈsiːv) /

verb

to have the wrong idea; fail to understand

Derived forms of misconceive

misconceiver, noun

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misconceive

verb (used with or without object), mis·con·ceived, mis·con·ceiv·ing.

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British Dictionary definitions for misconceive

verb

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