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Imagine

usgb/ɪˈmædʒɪn/Volume
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Create an idea or picture in your mind.

I can't imagine what it would be like to live there.
Often appears as...
imagine a situation
imagine myself
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Mental CreationPlay
Use 'imagine' to express the action of creating a scenario in your mind that is not currently true. SlideImagine you could fly anywhere right now—where would you go?
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Empathy ToolPlay
'Imagine' helps us express understanding or empathy by putting ourselves in someone else's position. SlideImagine walking a mile in their shoes before you judge.
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Storytelling AidPlay
Writers often use 'imagine' to engage readers by invoking vivid images or situations. SlideImagine a world where peace reigns supreme.