Word: Imagine

Pronunciation

/ɪˈmædʒɪn/

Definitions

• Verb: (v) To form mental images or concepts of something that is not present or has not yet happened; to create or conceive something in the mind.

  • Example sentence: She imagined herself walking along a deserted beach.

  • Phrase: “Imagine if” is often used when proposing a hypothetical situation.

    • Example: “Imagine if we could time travel; where would you go?”

• Noun: (n) The act of imagining or the ability to imagine; a product of the imagination.

  • Example sentence: His vivid imagination produced incredible stories.

Example Sentences

• Verb: I can hardly imagine living without my phone.
• Noun: Her boundless imagination allowed her to craft worlds in her novels.

Synonyms

• Envision
• Visualize
• Conceive
• Dream up
• Fantasize
• Daydream
• Contemplate
• Speculate
• Scheme
• Picture

Phrases

• “Imagine that!” — Used to express surprise or incredulity about something mentioned.
• “Imagine being in their shoes” — Expressing empathy by considering a situation from another person’s perspective.
• “Imagine the possibilities” — Encouraging exploration of potential outcomes or opportunities.