imagine

/ɪˈmædʒɪn/
verb
  1. To form a mental image or idea of something that is not present or real.
    • Close your eyes and imagine a peaceful beach.
    • She imagined what her life would be like after college.
    • Can you imagine living in a world without smartphones?
  2. To suppose or assume something is true, often without strong evidence.
    • He imagined that everyone was staring at him.
    • I imagine you're tired after such a long flight.
    • They imagined the meeting would be short, but it lasted two hours.
  3. To have a creative or original idea; to conceive or invent.
    • The chef imagined a dessert combining chocolate and chili.
    • Who first imagined the concept of a flying machine?
    • The artist imagined a new way to use recycled materials.
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