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Definition of imagine

imagine

/ɪˈmædʒ.ɪn/
i · mag · ine
Adverb:imaginatively
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Adjective:imaginative
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Past Simple:imagined
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Past Participle:imagined
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Present Participle:imagining
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1

To form a mental image or concept of something that is not physically present or has never been experienced.

Example

"She closed her eyes and tried to imagine what the ancient city looked like thousands of years ago."

2

To suppose, assume, or believe something to be probable without absolute certainty.

Example

"I imagine the traffic will be quite heavy on Friday afternoon, so we should leave early."

3

To believe that something unreal or untrue exists or is happening.

Example

"The nervous hiker began to imagine footsteps following him through the dark forest."

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• Nearby Words

imaginative
imaginatively
imaginativeness
imagine
imaging
imam
imbalance

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the 14th century from Old French imaginer, which derives from the Latin verb imaginari ('to form a mental picture'), rooted in imago ('image' or 'likeness').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Imagine. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/imagine
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