imagining

[ɪˈmadʒɪnɪŋ]

imagining Definition

• 1. forming a mental image or concept of something that is not present or has not occurred
• 2. believing or assuming something to be true

Using imagining: Examples

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

• Example

  She was imagining what it would be like to live in a big city.

• Example

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

• Example

  He kept imagining worst-case scenarios.

imagining Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for imagining

• visualizing
• envisioning
• conceiving

Phrases with imagining

• imagine that

  used to introduce a statement that is surprising or hard to believe

  Example

  Imagine that! He actually won the lottery.

• can you imagine?

  used to emphasize how surprising or unlikely something is

  Example

  Can you imagine? They've been married for 50 years.

• imagine oneself doing something

  to picture oneself doing something in one's mind

  Example

  I can't imagine myself ever skydiving.

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Summary: imagining in Brief

The verb 'imagining' [ɪˈmadʒɪnɪŋ] refers to forming a mental image or concept of something that is not present or has not occurred. It can also mean believing or assuming something to be true. Examples include 'She was imagining what it would be like to live in a big city,' and 'I can't imagine why he would do such a thing.' Phrases like 'imagine that' and 'can you imagine?' are used to express surprise or emphasize unlikelihood.