Imagining: meaning, definitions and examples
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imagining
[ ษชหmadสษชnษชล ]
mental activity
Form a mental image or concept of something; suppose or assume.
Synonyms
conceive, envision, picture, think up, visualize
Examples of usage
- She closed her eyes, trying to imagine the scene.
- It's hard to imagine life without smartphones nowadays.
- He could not imagine a more beautiful place to live.
- Imagine yourself on a tropical beach, sipping a cocktail.
- I can't even imagine what she must be going through.
dream about
Have a hope or belief, especially a vague or irrational one.
Synonyms
delude, dream, fantasize, fantasize, wish
Examples of usage
- She imagined herself in the lead role of the play.
- He imagined a future where everyone lived in harmony.
- I never imagined I would end up living in this city.
- He imagined that one day he would be famous.
- Some people imagine that money will solve all their problems.
pretend
Pretend to be someone or something.
Synonyms
feign, make-believe, play-act, pretend, simulate
Examples of usage
- Children love to imagine they are superheroes.
- She imagined herself as a detective solving mysteries.
- He often imagines himself as a rock star performing on stage.
- Let's imagine we are explorers in a far-off land.
- Sometimes it's fun to imagine you are a different person.
Translations
Translations of the word "imagining" in other languages:
๐ต๐น imaginando
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคฒเฅเคชเคจเคพ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
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๐ฏ๐ต ๆณๅใใฆใใ
๐ซ๐ท imaginant
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๐ฐ๐ท ์์ํ๋
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๐ธ๐ฐ predstavujรบci
๐จ๐ณ ๆณ่ฑก
๐ธ๐ฎ predstavljajoฤ
๐ฎ๐ธ รญmyndandi
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๐ฒ๐ฝ imaginando
Etymology
The word 'imagining' originated from the Latin word 'imaginari', which means 'to form a mental picture'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just visualizing images, but also dreaming, pretending, and believing in something that may not be real. The concept of imagining plays a crucial role in human creativity, problem-solving, and emotional well-being. It allows us to explore possibilities, empathize with others, and escape from reality. The ability to imagine is a unique and powerful aspect of the human mind.
See also: imaginary, imagination, imaginative, imaginatively, imagineer, reimagine, reimagining, unimaginability, unimaginable, unimaginableness, unimaginably, unimaginative, unimaginatively.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranked #11,560, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.
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