(of light or an image) To bend back or mirror
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Optical representations of real objects
“The main altar in the front held the Dragon Tablet, and behind that were hung images of Buddha.”
A sensory or mental perception of something that does not exist
“The links he could create were far more powerful, the images in his mind forcibly more vibrant.”
(uncountable) Artistic material used in advertising
Things created or imagined in the mind
The use of symbols or images to communicate ideas
Mental or physical representations that convey visual information
The faculty of imagination
Thoughts that occupy one's mind
Plural for a representation of the external form of a person or thing in art
“Picasso's seemingly random sketch, upon closer inspection, bore the caricatured image of his wife.”
Plural for a person or thing that closely resembles another
“Truly, he is the image of his father.”
Plural for a mental representation or idea
“Due to his lack of dexterity and coordination, the image of Mark as a professional athlete would, at the time, seem far-fetched.”
Plural for the general impression that a person, organization, or product presents to the public
“He worked hard to change his image of an arrogant prodigy to a humble champion of the game.”
Plural for a visible representation of something abstract
“Constantly engaged in the use of cutting-edge technology, the company became the very image innovation.”
Plural for an optical appearance produced by light from an object reflected in a mirror or refracted through a lens
“As the steam in the bathroom began to vent, the mirror cleared and his image appeared before him.”
Plural for a simile or metaphor
“The band used the planet Jupiter as an image for glamorous foreign lands where dreams are made.”
(religion) Plural for an idol
“I know of no religion that has no image of its God.”
Plural for a heraldic device or symbolic object as a distinctive badge of a nation, organization, or family
Plural for a painted picture or portrait
Plural for a vivid mental image, especially a fanciful one of the future
Plural for the measure of how favorably something or someone is regarded
Plural for a delusion, a false hope
Plural for a printed copy of a document sent by facsimile
Plural for an image of something or oneself that is not a true representation of reality
Plural for a memory of a past thing, person or event
Plural for an experience of seeing someone or something in a dream or trance, or as a supernatural apparition
Plural for the fact or state of having a high profile within a society or industry
Plural for a single instance or example of something
Plural for an interpretation of the nature, scope, or meaning of something
To conceive of or envisage in the mind
“Close your eyes and image what your future could be like if you worked hard towards achieving your dreams.”
To give a representation, or an account of, in art or literature
“Our brochure will image an idealistic vacation at the resort which will entice potential customers to make an immediate reservation.”
To show an exact likeness as a mirror would
“The burnished chrome fixtures would image the jewelry store's shimmering range.”
To represent in a physical, concrete or visible form
(of light or an image) To bend back or mirror
To imitate, copy or follow something in form or action
To become aware or come to a realization of
To capture on film as part of a series of moving images
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