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Term: Preconceive

Definition:

(verb) To form an opinion or idea about something or someone before having enough information or evidence.

(verb) To have a prejudice or bias toward something or someone based on preconceived notions.

Senses:

Sense 1:

(verb) To have a preconceived notion or belief about something.

Example sentence: Students often preconceive that mathematics is a difficult subject without even trying to understand it.

Sense 2:

(verb) To anticipate or expect something based on preexisting notions.

Example sentence: As an experienced traveler, she preconceived that the hotel would have exceptional customer service.

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