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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Imagine \Im*ag"ine\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Imagined}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Imagining}.] [F. imaginer, L. imaginari, p. p.
imaginatus, fr. imago image. See {Image}.]
1. To form in the mind a notion or idea of; to form a mental
image of; to conceive; to produce by the imagination.

In the night, imagining some fear, How easy is a
bush supposed a bear! --Shak.

2. To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise; to compass;
to purpose. See {Compass}, v. t., 5.

How long will ye imagine mischief against a man?
--Ps. lxii. 3.

3. 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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