71 Synonyms & Antonyms For IMAGINE

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Definitions imagine [ih-maj-in] / ɪˈmædʒ ɪn / VERB dream up, conceive Synonyms STRONG brainstorm conceptualize create depict devise envisage envision fabricate fancy fantasize fantasy feature figure form frame harbor image invent nurture perceive picture plan project realize scheme spark visualize WEAK build castles in air conjure up cook up make up pipe dream see in one's mind think of think up vision Antonyms STRONG break destroy disregard ignore neglect ruin tell the truth WEAK know VERB assume, deduce Synonyms STRONG apprehend believe conjecture deem expect fancy gather guess infer presume realize reckon suppose surmise suspect think understand WEAK take for granted take it Antonyms STRONG calculate disbelieve ignore know lose measure misunderstand neglect

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In the mind's eye you could imagine him stretched out on a couch with the sound of gently lapping water playing in his ears.

From BBC

“I get my core involved and my legs, and I’m almost trying to fire my muscles as I’m imagining it, just to make it feel a little bit more real.”

From Los Angeles Times

I'm not sure how gritted his teeth were at the time and can only imagine how awkward their next joint public appearance will be.

From BBC

While those three teams are fighting for Champions League places, it feels a stretch to imagine any of them stopping City claiming their second WSL title.

From BBC

“While we didn’t win everything we know we deserve, this strike allowed us to imagine our schools and classrooms as they should be with staffing levels high enough that our students can learn and thrive.”

From Los Angeles Times

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