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How do you spell Conceive?

Correct spelling

conceive

I before E except after C. conCEIve.

Why is conceive spelled this way?

From Latin concipere, to take in. CO (together) + CAPERE (to take). To conceive is to take in fully — whether an idea forming in the mind or life forming in the body.

Common misspellings of conceive

concieveconceeveconceveconsieve

Example

I cannot conceive of a better plan.

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The correct spelling is "conceive". I before E except after C. conCEIve.
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