envisage

[ɪnˈvɪz.ɪdʒ]

envisage Definition

to imagine or expect something in the future, especially something good.

Using envisage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "envisage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    I envisage a bright future for our company.

  • Example

    The architect envisaged a modern building with lots of natural light.

  • Example

    It's hard to envisage how things will be in ten years.

  • Example

    She didn't envisage any problems with the project.

envisage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for envisage

Phrases with envisage

  • to think about doing something in the future

    Example

    I'm envisaging taking a year off to travel around the world.

  • envisage somebody/something doing something

    to imagine someone or something doing something in the future

    Example

    I can't envisage him ever getting married.

  • to imagine or consider something in a particular way

    Example

    I never envisaged her as a politician.

Origins of envisage

from French 'envisager', meaning 'to look in the face of'

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Summary: envisage in Brief

The verb 'envisage' [ɪnˈvɪz.ɪdʒ] means to imagine or expect something in the future, often with a positive connotation. It can be used to describe personal plans, architectural designs, or project outcomes, as in 'I envisage a bright future for our company.' The verb is often followed by a gerund, as in 'envisage doing something,' and can also be used to imagine someone or something doing something in the future, as in 'I can't envisage him ever getting married.'