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verb

im·agedim·ag·ing

Definition of IMAGE

transitive verb

1

: to call up a mental picture of : imagine

2

: to describe or portray in language especially in a vivid manner

3

a : to create a representation of; also : to form an image of <imaged Jupiter's rings> <image the bone using X-rays> b : to represent symbolically

4

a : reflect, mirror b : to make appear : project

— im·ag·er \ˈi-mi-jər\ noun

Examples of IMAGE

1. <in the painting Sacagawea is imaged as an intrepid woman pointing the way for Lewis and Clark>
2. <the brochure images a vacation at the resort in language that makes you want to make a reservation this instant>

First Known Use of IMAGE

14th century

Related to IMAGE

Synonyms: depict, picture, portray, represent

Related Words: delineate, describe, document, render; outline, silhouette, sketch; illustrate, show; diagram; caricature

Near Antonyms: color, distort, falsify, garble, misdescribe, misrepresent, misstate, pervert, twist, warp

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Rhymes with IMAGE

scrimmage