1. past tense of conceive; became pregnant with a child
She conceived in January and gave birth in October.
Ela concebeu em janeiro e deu à luz em outubro.
2. formed or developed an idea, plan, or concept in the mind
He conceived the idea for the novel during a trip to Italy.
Ele concebeu a ideia para o romance durante uma viagem à Itália.
3. imagined or understood something in a particular way
She conceived of success as more than just financial gain.
Ela concebeu o sucesso como mais do que apenas ganho financeiro.