Im*ag"ine (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imagined (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Imagining.] [F. imaginer, L. imaginari, p.p. imaginatus, fr. imago image. See Image.]
1.
To form in the mind a notion or idea of; to form a mental image of; to conceive; to produce by the imagination.
In the night, imagining some fear,
How easy is a bush supposed a bear!
Shak.
2.
To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise; to compass; to purpose. See Compass, v. t., 5.
How long will ye imagine mischief against a man?
Ps. lxii. 3.
3.
To represent to one's self; to think; to believe.
Shak.
Syn. -- To fancy; conceive; apprehend; think; believe; suppose; opine; deem; plan; scheme; devise.
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Im*ag"ine, v. i.
1.
To form images or conceptions; to conceive; to devise.
2.
To think; to suppose.
My sister is not so defenseless left
As you imagine.
Milton.
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