misconceive

Example Sentences

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Regrettably, he and they misconceive the application of the U.S.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023

People misconceive reality, according to his diagnosis, because they think about it without imagination or by rote.

From Time Magazine Archive

When we revolt against primitive facts, we equally misconceive the constitution of our intelligence and the end of philosophy.

From Lectures on the true, the beautiful and the good by Cousin, Victor

“Well said, old Mole!” is, I think, not judicious, because it causes some actors to misconceive Shakespeare’s intention in this scene.

From Shakespeare in the Theatre by Poel, William

It is impossible to misconceive the common principle which animates them, the unity of their method.

From Lectures on the true, the beautiful and the good by Cousin, Victor