imago
noun
an adult insect.
imagines
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pluralof imago.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof imagine (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
imagineverb (used with object)to form a mental image of (something not actually present to the senses).
Example Sentences
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One imagines Mike Rogers has enjoyed a lovely Michigan summer.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
In his retelling of Homer’s epic poem, Nolan imagines Odysseus as a man haunted by the sacking of Troy.
From Salon ● Jul. 21, 2026
In it, she imagines the sacrifice of loving a child enough to send her away to keep her safe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026
Written by Jimmy Webb and released in 1968, it tells the lonely story of a laborer in Kansas who imagines the voice of the woman who got away humming down the endless telephone wires.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 23, 2026
Courtney imagines her character as naive, and also somewhat socially isolated.
From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove
