Conspire

Pronunciation

• RP
• Rhymes: -aɪə(r)

Origin

From Old French conspirer, from Latin conspirare, conspīrō, from con-, combining form of cum ("with") + spīrō ("breathe")

Full definition of conspire

Verb

1. (intransitive) To secretly plot or make plans together, often used regarding something bad or illegal.
• Bible, Genesis xxxvii. 18They conspired against Joseph to slay him.
2. (intransitive) To agree, to concur to one end.
• RoscommonThe press, the pulpit, and the stage
  Conspire to censure and expose our age.
• 1744, , , act 3, scene 5I feel my vanquish'd heart conspireTo crown a flame by Heav'n approv'd.
3. (transitive) To try to bring about.
• Bishop Hall
4. Angry clouds conspire your overthrow.

Synonyms

• (secretly plot) collogue

Related terms

• co-conspirator
• conspiracy
• conspirator
• inspire
• spirit