<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to form a mental image of (something not actually present to the senses).</li><li>to think, believe, or fancy: He imagined the house was haunted.</li><li>to assume; suppose: I imagine they'll be here soon.</li><li>to conjecture; guess: I cannot imagine what you mean.</li><li>Archaic: to plan, scheme, or plot.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to form mental images of things not present to the senses; use the imagination.</li><li>to suppose; think; conjecture.</li></ul>