preconceive

[ pree-kuhn-seev ]

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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.

Origin of preconceive

First recorded in 1570–80; pre- + conceive

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How to use preconceive in a sentence

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It was impossible for Harold to preconceive the effect this had on Esther.
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British Dictionary definitions for preconceive

preconceive

/ (ˌpriːkənˈsiːv) /

verb

(tr) to form an idea of beforehand; conceive of ahead in time

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