Imagine

v. t. [imp. & p. p. IMAGINED; p. pr. & vb. n. IMAGINING.] [Fr. imaginer, Pr., Sp., & Pg. imaginar, It. imaginare, immaginare, Lat. imaginare and imaginari, from imago. See IMAGE.]

1Sense 1. To form in the mind a notion or idea of; to conceive; to produce by the imagination.

In the night, imagining some fear, How easy is a bush supposed a bear!

2Sense 2. To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise.

How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? Ps. lxii. 3.

3Sense 3. To represent to one's self; to think. Shak.

Synonyms—To fancy; conceive; apprehend; think; believe; suppose; deem; plan; scheme; devise; frame.

v. t. 1. To form images or conceptions; to conceive; to devise. 2. To opine; to think; to suppose.

My sister is not so defenseless left As you imagine. Milton.