to form a mental image of (something not actually present to the senses).

to think, believe, or fancy

He imagined the house was haunted.

to assume; suppose

I imagine they'll be here soon.

to conjecture; guess

I cannot imagine what you mean.

Archaic . to plan, scheme, or plot.

to form mental images of things not present to the senses; use the imagination.

to suppose; think; conjecture.

verb

know

verb

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