imagine

[ɪˈmædʒɪn]

imagine Definition

• 1. to form a mental image or concept of something that is not present or has not happened yet
• 2. to 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

Synonyms for imagine

• conceive
• visualize
• envision
• dream
• fantasize

Antonyms for imagine

• forget
• disbelieve

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

• imagine that

  used to introduce a suggestion or possible situation

  Example

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

• just imagine

  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.

• imagine yourself doing something

  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.'