envision

[en-vizh-uhn]

verb (used with object)

1. to picture mentally, especially some future event or events.

   to envision a bright future.

envision

/ ɪnˈvɪʒən /

verb

1. (tr) to conceive of as a possibility, esp in the future; foresee

Word History and Origins

Origin of envision¹

First recorded in 1920–25; en- ¹ + vision

Example Sentences

It is difficult to envision the Dodgers including them all on a postseason roster, and not just because Sasaki still is working his way back from injury.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think that we’ve all been waiting for our guys to come back to health, and see what we look like as the ballclub that we had all envisioned.”

From Los Angeles Times

Early on, Owolo envisioned her junk journaling club would consist of a dozen or so people gathering each month to journal together, and that was enough for her.

From Los Angeles Times

Eddy envisions joining the celebration with a resounding victory.

From Los Angeles Times

Cracker Barrel’s redesign, first announced on Instagram last August, envisioned a more open-concept restaurant with comfortable seating, brighter lights and bookcases while still keeping some of its most signature decor, like the stone fireplaces.

From Salon

Related Words

• anticipate 
• conceive 
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• envisage 
• foresee 
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