conceived
v. B2 Upper Intermediate US //kənˈsivd// UK //kənsˈiːvd// con·ceived
v. to form an idea or a plan in your mind. It can also mean to become pregnant.
v. to form or devise a concept or plan in the mind; also, to become pregnant with offspring. Transitive when referring to ideas; often used in the passive voice for projects or designs.
She conceived the idea for her new business while on vacation.
The architect conceived a building that would blend perfectly with the surrounding forest landscape.
The project was originally conceived as a small community garden, but it eventually expanded into a city-wide initiative for urban sustainability and food security.
Usage
The verb is transitive when referring to ideas or plans. When used in the context of pregnancy, it can be used both transitively and intransitively.