imagine
word
/ˌɪˈmædʒən/
i-MA-juhn
/ɪmˈædʒɪn/
i-MA-jin
Definition
To form a picture or idea of something in your mind, especially something that is not real or has not happened yet.
Usage & Nuances
Mostly used to talk about creating mental images or dreaming of possibilities. Common phrases: 'Can you imagine?', 'I can't imagine', 'Imagine if...' Often used for things that are not real or are hard to believe.
Spanish: imaginarPortuguese (BR): imaginarPortuguese (PT): imaginarChinese (Simplified): 想象Chinese (Traditional): 想像Hindi: कल्पना करनाArabic: تخيلBengali: কল্পনা করাRussian: представлять себеJapanese: 想像するVietnamese: tưởng tượngKorean: 상상하다Turkish: hayal etmekUrdu: تصور کرناIndonesian: membayangkan
Example Sentences
Can you imagine living on the moon?
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I can't imagine life without music.
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Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful garden.
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Just imagine how different things would be if we had never met.
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I often imagine what my future will look like.
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It's hard to imagine him being late—he's always on time!
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