preconceive

[US]/ˌpriːkən'siːv/
[UK]/ˌprikənˈsiv/

Translation

vt. form an opinion or idea before having full knowledge or experience; anticipate
Word Forms
Past Participlepreconceived
Past Tensepreconceived
Third Person Singularpreconceives
Present Participlepreconceiving

Phrases & Collocations

preconceived notions

Example Sentences

the same set of facts can be tailored to fit any preconceived belief.

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