Im-ăg'ine1, v. t.
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.]
Sense 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!
Sense 2. To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise.
How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? Ps. lxii. 3.
Sense 3. To represent to one's self; to think. Shak.
Synonyms—To fancy; conceive; apprehend; think; believe; suppose; deem; plan; scheme; devise; frame.