envision

[ɪnˈvɪʒən]

envision Definition

• 1. to imagine or expect that something is a likely or desirable possibility in the future
• 2. to form a mental image of something

Using envision: Examples

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

• Example

  I can envision a world without poverty.

• Example

  He envisioned himself as a successful businessman.

• Example

  The architect envisioned a building with a unique design.

• Example

  She envisioned a bright future for her children.

envision Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for envision

• imagine
• visualize
• foresee
• predict
• anticipate

Antonyms for envision

• disbelieve
• doubt
• misconceive

Phrases with envision

• envision doing something

  to imagine or plan to do something in the future

  Example

  I envision traveling around the world when I retire.

• envision something as something

  to imagine or see something in a particular way

  Example

  She envisioned the project as a great opportunity for growth.

• envision a future

  to imagine or predict what the future will be like

  Example

  The company envisions a future where technology plays a central role in everyday life.

Origins of envision

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

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Summary: envision in Brief

To 'envision' [ɪnˈvɪʒən] is to imagine or expect something as a likely or desirable possibility in the future, or to form a mental image of something. It can be used to describe planning or predicting the future, such as 'The company envisions a future where technology plays a central role in everyday life.' 'Envision' can also be used to describe imagining something in a particular way, such as 'She envisioned the project as a great opportunity for growth.'