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Collocations for conception - noun

1. idea/understanding

ADJECTIVE

clear, distinct
We now have a clearer conception of the problem.
broad, general
narrow
modern, new
alternative, different
traditional
popular
initial, original
classical, liberal
liberal conceptions of the role of the state
Christian, Jewish, etc.

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VERB + conception

have
develop
Saussure began developing his conception of linguistics in 1916.
challenge, change
The Internet challenges traditional conceptions of copyright.

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PREPOSITION

in conception
His work is strikingly fresh in conception.

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PHRASES

have no conception of sth
You have no conception of what her life is like.

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2. becoming/making sb pregnant

ADJECTIVE

immaculate

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VERB + conception

prevent

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conception + NOUN

probability, rate

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PREPOSITION

at conception
Sex identity is fixed at conception.

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PHRASES

the moment of conception

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