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

The desert landscape comprising the envisioned Chuckwalla and Kw’tsán monuments connected tribes in the region, according to Lena Ortega of the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe.

From Los Angeles Times

The research team envisions that policies and guidelines align to support the use of routine, standardized autism screening for all children at toddler well visits.

From Science Daily

Beyond this weekend’s performances in San Diego, what do you envision for the future of “The Trans Diaries”?

From Los Angeles Times

Maiava, at the time, had never been so bold as to envision a similar path for himself.

From Los Angeles Times

I can also envision that his antagonism toward reporters might extend to a variety of criminal, civil and financial investigations.

From Salon

Related Words

• anticipate
• conceive
• contemplate
• envisage
• foresee
• predict
• realize
• regard
• see
• visualize