conceive, v.tr.1Gabhaim, coimprím (gin). Who was conceived by the Holy Ghost, a gabhadh ón Spiorad Naomh. 2aCuimhním, beartaím (scéim). He conceived a dislike for her, ghlac sé an ghráin uirthi; ghlac sé col léi. bI cannot conceive why you should allow it, ní fhéadaim a thuiscint cén fáth a gceadaíonn tú é. cPhil: Coincheapaim. 3 (Of document) Conceived as follows, a chuirtear síos mar leanas. 4v.i.To conceive of sth., rud a shamhlú. That is not the case, as you may well conceive, ní hamhlaidh atá, faoi mar tuigfear go réidh duit.