Verbs for Imagination

a series of images, feelings, or events happening in one's mind during sleep

She had a vivid dream about flying over mountains.

to make or have an image of something in our mind

Close your eyes and imagine a beautiful sunset over the ocean.

to imagine things while one is awake

During the boring meeting, she couldn't help but daydream about her upcoming vacation.

to indulge in vivid and imaginative thoughts or desires

As she stared out the window, she began to fantasize about exploring distant galaxies.

to creatively form ideas

During brainstorming sessions, the team likes to ideate various solutions to the problem.

to bring forth something, often from the realm of imagination, as if by enchantment

Can you conjure up a solution to this problem that we haven't considered yet?

to form a mental image or picture of something

Before the competition, athletes often visualize their success.

to picture something in one's mind

She could envision a future where sustainable practices were the norm, leading to a healthier planet.

to imagine something in one's mind, often considering it as a possible future scenario

The architect envisaged a modern and sustainable design for the new building.

a visual representation of a scene, person, etc. produced by a camera

I took a beautiful picture of the sunset at the beach.

to persuade or influence someone to accept or have faith in a particular idea, statement, or concept

The convincing evidence presented in the trial made the jury believe in the defendant's innocence.

to see or experience something that is not present or real, often involving vivid and imagined sensations

In extreme fatigue, people may begin to hallucinate and see things that aren't there.