Imagining

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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:

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