To become pregnant with (a child). She was thrilled to conceive her first child after years of trying.
To form or devise (a plan or idea) in the mind. The architect conceived a new design for the city park.
To apprehend mentally; understand. He could not conceive how anyone could be so cruel.
To become pregnant (of a woman), without taking a direct object. After several treatments, she finally conceived.
To imagine or form a mental picture of (something that is not present or not yet real). It is hard to conceive a world without poverty.