imagine
To form a mental image or concept of something that is not present to the senses or has never been actually experienced. It involves using your mind to think about what something could be like or to create stories and ideas.
Exemplos
3 de 5I like to imagine that I am flying like a bird.
I like to imagine that I am flying like a bird.
It is difficult to imagine a more suitable candidate for the position.
It is difficult to imagine a more suitable candidate for the position.
Just imagine, we could be on vacation right now!
Just imagine, we could be on vacation right now!
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'image'. When you imagine something, you are putting an 'image' inside your mind.
Quiz rápido
Can you _______ living on the moon?
Correto!
A resposta correta é: imagine
Exemplos
I like to imagine that I am flying like a bird.
everydayI like to imagine that I am flying like a bird.
It is difficult to imagine a more suitable candidate for the position.
formalIt is difficult to imagine a more suitable candidate for the position.
Just imagine, we could be on vacation right now!
informalJust imagine, we could be on vacation right now!
Scholars imagine that the ancient city was once a trade hub.
academicScholars imagine that the ancient city was once a trade hub.
We need to imagine new ways to reach our target customers.
businessWe need to imagine new ways to reach our target customers.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
Imagine that!
An expression used to show surprise.
I can't imagine.
Used to say you find something hard to believe or understand.
Imagine if...
Used to start a hypothetical situation.
Frequentemente confundido com
'Guess' is trying to find a correct answer without certain knowledge, while 'imagine' is creating a mental picture.
'Pretend' involves acting as if something is true, whereas 'imagine' is strictly a mental process.
Notas de uso
The word 'imagine' is most commonly followed by a 'that' clause or a gerund (verb ending in -ing). It is often used in the imperative form to ask someone to think of a scenario.
Erros comuns
Learners often try to use an infinitive after imagine (e.g., 'imagine to go'). Correct usage requires a gerund: 'imagine going'.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'image'. When you imagine something, you are putting an 'image' inside your mind.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin 'imaginari', which means to form a mental picture or an image for oneself.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The word is iconic globally due to John Lennon's song 'Imagine,' which promotes a world of peace and unity.
Quiz rápido
Can you _______ living on the moon?
Correto!
A resposta correta é: imagine
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