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.
Im*ag"ine, v. i. 1.
To form images or conceptions; to conceive; to devise.
2. To think; to suppose.
My sister is not so defenseless left
As you imagine.
Milton.
