Meaning & Definition
verb
to form a mental image or concept of something that is not present or has not happened.
I can imagine what it would be like to live in a different country.
to believe something that is not necessarily true or real.
She imagines that everyone is talking about her.
to think or conceive of something as a possibility.
Can you imagine a world without music?
Etymology
from Latin 'imaginari' meaning 'to form a mental image'
Common Phrases and Expressions
imagine that:
to suppose or assume something as possible.
imagine being:
to think about what it would be like to be in a certain situation.
just imagine:
a phrase used to evoke the imagination about a scenario.
Slang Meanings
to daydream
Stop imagining and focus on your homework.
to make up stories
She's always imagining the wildest tales.