First Known Use: 14th century
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conspire
verb con·spire \kən-ˈspī(-ə)r\
: to secretly plan with someone to do something that is harmful or illegal
: to happen in a way that produces bad or unpleasant results
con·spiredcon·spir·ing
Full Definition of CONSPIRE
transitive verb
intransitive verb
1
a : to join in a secret agreement to do an unlawful or wrongful act or an act which becomes unlawful as a result of the secret agreement <accused of conspiring to overthrow the government> b : scheme
2
: to act in harmony toward a common end <circumstances conspired to defeat his efforts>
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Origin of CONSPIRE
Middle English, from Anglo-French conspirer, from Latin conspirare to be in harmony, conspire, from com- + spirare to breathe
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conspire
verb con·spire \kən-ˈspīr\
con·spiredcon·spir·ing
Definition of CONSPIRE for Kids
1
: to make an agreement with others especially in secret to do an unlawful act
2
: to act together <Events conspired to spoil our plans.>
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