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To form in the mind a notion or idea of; to form a mental image of; to conceive; to produce by the imagination.

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  1. v. t. To form in the mind a notion or idea of; to form a mental image of; to conceive; to produce by the imagination.
  2. v. t. To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise; to compass; to purpose. See Compass, v. t., 5.
  3. v. t. To represent to one's self; to think; to believe.
  4. v. i. To form images or conceptions; to conceive; to devise.
  5. v. i. To think; to suppose.
  6. v. form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
  7. v. expect, believe, or suppose
  8. 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. 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.
  9. v:100 v. form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case