What does conspire mean?
Conspire means (intransitive) To secretly plot or make plans together, often with the intention to bring bad or illegal results; to collude, to connive, to plot..
Conspire
/kənˈspaɪə(ɹ)/ · verb
Meaning
(intransitive) To secretly plot or make plans together, often with the intention to bring bad or illegal results; to collude, to connive, to plot..
Definitions by Sense
- (intransitive) To secretly plot or make plans together, often with the intention to bring bad or illegal results; to collude, to connive, to plot.
- (intransitive) To agree, to concur to one end.
- (transitive) To work together to bring about.
Example Sentences
They conspired against [Joseph] to slay him.
And there came a man, rushing from the farthest end of the city. He said, “O Moses! The chiefs are actually conspiring against you to put you to death, so leave ˹the city˺. I really advise you ˹to do so˺.”
The press, the pulpit, and the stage / Conspire to censure and expose our age.
I feel my vanquish'd heart conspire To crown a flame by Heav'n approv'd.
Rain and sweat conspired to smudge her mascara.
Angry clouds conspire your overthrow.
Synonyms for conspire
Antonyms for conspire
Related Words
Word Forms
- conspires
- conspiring
- conspired
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for conspire?
Common synonyms include collogue, collude, complot, cabal.
What is the opposite of conspire?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use conspire in a sentence?
They conspired against [Joseph] to slay him.
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