imagine -
v.tr. 1 a form a mental image or concept of. b picture to oneself (something
non-existent or not present to the senses).
2 (often foll. by to + infin.)
think or conceive (
imagined them to be soldiers).
3 guess (
cannot imagine what they are doing).
4 (often foll. by that + clause) suppose; be of the opinion (I
imagine you will need help).
5 (in imper.) as an exclamation of surprise (just
imagine!).
imaginer n. [ME f. OF imaginer f. L imaginari (as IMAGE)]
