# conceive, conception ## Definition The terms "conceive" and "conception" usually refer to becoming pregnant with a child. * The phrase "conceive a child" could be translated as, "become pregnant" or some other term that is an acceptable way of referring to this. The related term "conception" could be translated as, "beginning of a pregnancy" or "moment of becoming pregnant." * These terms can also refer to creating something or thinking of something, such as an idea, a plan, or a task. Ways to translate this could include, "think of" or "plan" or "create," depending on the context.