imagining
word · lemma: imagine
/ˌɪˈmædʒənɪŋ/
i-MA-jih-ning
/ɪmˈædʒɪnɪŋ/
i-MA-jih-ning
Definition
The process or act of forming pictures or ideas in your mind of something that is not real or happening now.
Usage & Nuances
Used for the ongoing mental activity of 'imagine.' More formal or reflective than simply 'thinking.' Often found in phrases like 'lost in imagining' or 'spent hours imagining.' Not for concrete actions or plans.
Spanish: imaginar - imaginarsePortuguese (BR): imaginarPortuguese (PT): imaginarChinese (Simplified): 想像Chinese (Traditional): 想像Hindi: कल्पना करनाArabic: تخيّلBengali: কল্পনা করাRussian: воображениеJapanese: 想像することVietnamese: tưởng tượngKorean: 상상하기Turkish: hayal etmeUrdu: تصور کرناIndonesian: membayangkan
Example Sentences
The child was quietly imagining stories with her toys.
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I'm just imagining what it would be like to win the lottery.
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She spent the afternoon imagining her life in another country.
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Imagining a world without war gives me hope.
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He was lost in imagining all the adventures he could have.
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Sometimes, imagining the best outcome helps me stay positive.
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