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Conspire (k&obreve_;nspīr), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Conspired (k&obreve_;nspīrd); p. pr. & vb. n. Conspiring.] [F. conspirer, L. conspirare to blow together, harmonize, agree, plot; con- + spirare to breathe, blow. See Spirit.] 1. To make an agreement, esp. a secret agreement, to do some act, as to commit treason or a crime, or to do some unlawful deed; to plot together.
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They conspired against [Joseph] to slay him. Gen. xxxvii. 18.
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You have conspired against our royal person,
Joined with an enemy proclaimed.
Shak.
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2. To concur to one end; to agree.
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The press, the pulpit, and the stage
Conspire to censure and expose our age.
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Syn. -- To unite; concur; complot; confederate; league.
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