NYT Dictionary

IMAGINE

/ɪˈmæd͡ʒ.ɪn/
VerbNouni-MA-ginei-ma-gine · 3 syllablesGrade 3

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2023, 2025, 2026

Meaning

To form a mental image of something; to envision or create something in one's mind.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

From Middle English ymagynen, from Middle French imaginer, from Latin imāginor, from imāginem, the accusative singular of imāgō (“a copy, likeness, image”).

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 4 recorded puzzles:

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