CEFR A2

imagine

verb

Meaning

To form a mental image or concept of something that is not present to the senses.

Examples

Imagine a world without any pollution.
She tried to imagine what it would be like to fly.

Synonyms: think, suppose, visualize, envision

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imagine (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪˈmædʒɪn/

Definition

To form a mental image or concept of something that is not present to the senses.

Examples

Imagine a world without any pollution.
She tried to imagine what it would be like to fly.
Can you imagine yourself living in a different country?

How to Use imagine

imagine + -ing (collocation): To form a mental image of oneself or someone else doing something. — "She imagined herself winning the gold medal."
imagine + that + clause (collocation): To suppose or hypothesize a situation. — "Imagine that you found a treasure chest; what would you do?"
imagine + object + -ing (collocation): To form a mental image of someone doing something. — "I can imagine him running a marathon."

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