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

“That would be special,” McVay told The Times when asked if he could envision winning a Super Bowl at Levi’s Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

“My mom worked two jobs when I was a kid. There were no books in our house. Nobody envisioned that I’d graduate from college. No one even encouraged me to go to college.”

From Los Angeles Times

The current specialists can envision a similarly lengthy future together.

From Los Angeles Times

And his “bowl,” Yavarone now proudly declares, is moving the way they long envisioned.

From Los Angeles Times

When I envision a summer song, it’s very simple and easy to play.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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