imagine

[ɪˈmædʒɪn]

imagine Definition

  • 1to form a mental image or concept of something that is not present or has not happened yet
  • 2to believe that something is true or exists, although it is unlikely or impossible

Using imagine: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "imagine" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    Can you imagine what it would be like to live on the moon?

  • Example

    I can't imagine why he would do such a thing.

  • Example

    Imagine meeting your favorite celebrity in person!

  • Example

    I imagine that he will be very happy with the news.

imagine Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using imagine

  • imagine (one's) surprise

    used to describe someone's unexpected reaction to something

    Example

    Imagine my surprise when I found out that I had won the contest!

  • imagine (one's) horror

    used to describe someone's extreme shock or disgust at something

    Example

    Imagine my horror when I realized that I had accidentally sent the email to the wrong person!

  • imagine (one's) delight

    used to describe someone's extreme happiness or pleasure at something

    Example

    Imagine my delight when I found out that I had been accepted into my dream school!

Phrases with imagine

  • used to introduce a suggestion or possible situation

    Example

    Imagine that you won the lottery. What would you do with all that money?

  • used to emphasize how amazing or surprising something would be

    Example

    Just imagine how much better the world would be if everyone was kind to each other.

  • to picture oneself performing a certain action or being in a certain situation

    Example

    Imagine yourself standing on stage, performing in front of thousands of people.

Origins of imagine

from Old French 'imaginer', from Latin 'imaginari', meaning 'to form a mental picture'

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Summary: imagine in Brief

The verb 'imagine' [ɪˈmædʒɪn] means to form a mental image or concept of something that is not present or has not happened yet, or to believe that something is true or exists, although it is unlikely or impossible. It is used in phrases like 'imagine that' and 'just imagine,' and idioms like 'imagine (one's) surprise,' 'imagine (one's) horror,' and 'imagine (one's) delight.'

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