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   Imagine , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imagined ; p. pr. & vb. n. Imagining.] [F. imaginer, L. imaginari, p. p. imaginatus, fr. imago image. See Image.]
   To form in the mind a notion or idea of; to form a mental image of; to conceive; to produce by the imagination.
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   In the night, imagining some fear,
   How easy is a bush supposed a bear!
   Shak.
   
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   To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise; to compass; to purpose. See Compass, v. t., 5.
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   How long will ye imagine mischief against a man?
   Ps. lxii. 3.
   
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   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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   Imagine, v. i.
   To form images or conceptions; to conceive; to devise.
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   To think; to suppose.
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   My sister is not so defenseless left
   As you imagine.
   Milton.
   
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