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imag·ine

Pronounced:

/ɪˈʤən/Listen to audio

Function:

verb

Inflected forms:

imag·ines; imag·ined; imagin·ing

Meaning:

[+ obj] 1 a : to think of or create (something that is not real) in your mind a writer who has imagined an entire world of amazing creatures b : to form a picture or idea in your mind of (something that is not real or present) He asked us to imagine a world without poverty or war. It's hard for me to imagine having children.often + that Imagine that you are relaxing on the beach.often + what, why, etc. It's hard to imagine what it would be like to be so wealthy. I'm sure you can imagine how I felt. I can't imagine why she would be so late. [=I do not understand why she is so late] Why is she so late? I can't imagine.sometimes used in phrases that express surprise Can you imagine! A person like him being elected mayor! [=it is surprising or ridiculous to think of a person like him being elected mayor] Just imagine what such a change would mean! This tree is more than 300 years old. Imagine that! [=isn't that remarkable]
2 : to have or form (an idea or opinion that is not accurate or based on reality) She imagines that she is very charming. = She imagines herself to be very charming. [=she thinks that she is charming but actually she is not charming] He was imagining all sorts of terrible things happening. What was that sound? I think there's someone in the house! Oh, you're just imagining things.
3 : to think or believe (something) I imagine it will snow at some point today. It's difficult to imagine that these changes will really be effective. The company will do better next year, I imagine. It was worse than they had imagined.
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