Synonyms for

Imagine

Verb / ˌɪˈmædʒʌn / Another word for imagine — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To form a mental image or idea of something; to use one's imagination.

Synonyms & similar words

reckon envisage think conceiveof ideate guess opine suppose visualize picture conceive envision fantasize dream create fancy see improvise invent envisage contemplate ponder

Synonyms by register

Formal

conceive envisage hypothesize suppose

Informal

picture reckon think up dream up

Literary

fantasize muse reverie

Antonyms

disbelieve doubt know perceive see realize understand

Common collocations

  • imagine that
  • imagine the
  • imagine a
  • imagine if
  • imagine it
  • imagine yourself
  • imagine what

Word family

noun imagination
verb imagine
adjective imaginary
adverb imaginatively

Usage note

While 'imagine' can be used for both positive and negative scenarios, it often carries a connotation of creating something new or unreal. Be mindful of context when using it to avoid ambiguity.

Example sentences

  1. I like to imagine myself as a superhero.
  2. Close your eyes and imagine a world without any problems.
  3. She could imagine the sound of the waves crashing against the shore.
  4. I can't imagine living without my phone.
  5. Let's imagine what it would be like to go on a trip to outer space.

Quotes

  • Imagination is more important than knowledge. Knowledge is limited. Imagination encircles the world. - Albert Einstein
  • Logic will get you from A to Z; imagination will get you everywhere. - Albert Einstein
  • The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination. - Albert Einstein

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