Picture in Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To imagine something vividly in your mind, as if you are seeing a picture of it. Often used when asking others to visualize a situation.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in both spoken and written English. Often followed by a scenario: 'Picture in your mind a beach at sunset.' Not usually literal—focus is on imagination. Sometimes used as 'picture someone/something in...' to describe how you visualize them.
Example Sentences
Picture in your mind a big blue sky.
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Picture in your head a quiet park with trees.
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Can you picture in your mind what the future looks like?
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Just for a second, picture in your mind being completely stress-free.
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Whenever I get nervous, I try to picture in a calm place.
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Before you answer, picture in all the possibilities.
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