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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

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. [1913 Webster] In the night, imagining some fear, How easy is a bush supposed a bear! --Shak. [1913 Webster] 2. To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise; to compass; to purpose. See Compass, v. t., 5. [1913 Webster] How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? --Ps. lxii. 3. [1913 Webster] 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. [1913 Webster]