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(mis-con-ceived) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. to understand something incorrectly or wrongly.

Example Sentence

He misconceived the speaker's statement.

More Example Sentences

Many ideas were misconceived and needed changes.

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misconceived
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Rhymes

  • grieved
  • heaved
  • leaved
  • peeved
  • sleeved
  • weaved

  • achieved
  • aggrieved
  • believed
  • bereaved
  • conceived
  • deceived
  • perceived
  • received
  • relieved
  • retrieved

  • misconceived
  • preconceived
  • unrelieved
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