imagine — to form a mental image or concept of something not present to the senses
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to form a mental image or concept of something not present to the senses
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪˈmædʒɪn/
Example Sentences
- I can't imagine my mom using TikTok, but here we are!
- Imagine getting a perfect score without studying - that only happens in dreams.
- Can you imagine what life will be like in 50 years?
imagine
VERB[/ɪˈmædʒɪn/]
to form a mental image or concept of something not present to the senses
A child imagines magical castles and dragons during bedtime story
Imagine magazine dreams through drawing machine!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'imaginari', meaning 'to picture in the mind' or 'to form a mental image'. It passed through Middle French 'imaginer' before entering English during the medieval period.
Breakdown
Latin 'imaginari' (to imagine, picture mentally) → Middle French 'imaginer' → English 'imagine'. The Latin root 'imago' (image, likeness) forms the base, with the verb suffix '-ari' indicating the infinitive form.
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📝Examples
“I can't imagine my mom using TikTok, but here we are!”
“Imagine getting a perfect score without studying - that only happens in dreams.”
“Can you imagine what life will be like in 50 years?”
“I imagine the traffic will be terrible during rush hour.”
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