v. i·mag·ined, i·mag·in·ing, i·mag·ines v.tr. 1. To form a mental picture or image of: imagined a better life abroad. 2. To think or suppose; conjecture: I imagine you're right. 3. To have a notion of or about without adequate foundation; fancy or believe: She imagines herself to be a true artist. v.intr. 1. To employ the imagination. 2. To have a belief or make a guess. [Middle English imaginen, from Old French imaginer, from Latin imāginārī, from imāgō, imāgin-, image; see aim- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] i·magin·er n. |
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