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.