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imagine

/ɪˈmæʤən/

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verb

-ines; -ined; -ining

[+ obj] to think of or create (something that is not real) in your mind

a writer who has imagined an entire world of amazing creatures

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]

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.

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.