ɪˈmædʒɪn 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!). øøimaginer n. [ME f. OF imaginer f. L imaginari (as IMAGE)]