conspire
Group 25Difficulty 1/3
Definition
- (verb)
- To make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act; of events: to seem to work together GRE
Example in Context
Events seemed to conspire against the project at every turn, with each solution generating two new problems.
Synonyms
plotschemecollude
Etymology
Breathing together in secret plans.
- con- (Latin) — together
- spirare (Latin) — to breathe
Memory Aid
🕵️♂️Sounds like “con spy rare”
Picture a group of spies 'CONSPIRING' to find a 'RARE' treasure — they must keep it under wraps!
Visual Association
🤫A group of shadowy figures huddled in a dark alley, whispering and exchanging secret plans.
Semantic Clusters
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “conspire” mean on the GRE?
conspire (verb) means “To make secret plans jointly to commit an unlawful or harmful act; of events: to seem to work together”. Events seemed to conspire against the project at every turn, with each solution generating two new problems.
How to remember “conspire” for the GRE?
Mnemonic: “conspire” sounds like “con spy rare”. Picture a group of spies 'CONSPIRING' to find a 'RARE' treasure — they must keep it under wraps!
What are synonyms for “conspire”?
Common synonyms: plot, scheme, collude.