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.
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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