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   Conspire , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Conspired ; p. pr. & vb. n. Conspiring.] [F. conspirer, L. conspirare to blow together, harmonize, agree, plot; con- + spirare to breathe, blow. See Spirit.]
   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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   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.
   Roscommon.
   Syn. -- To unite; concur; complot; confederate; league.
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   Conspire, v. t. To plot; to plan; to combine for.
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   Angry clouds conspire your overthrow.
   Bp. Hall.
   
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