Meaning & use
envision
To imagine a possible future situation or outcome, especially with some clarity or detail.
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She envisioned a career helping refugees resettle in new communities.
The designers envisioned a park where families could gather every weekend.
A note on using this word
Envision is common in both British and American English and often appears with an object describing a hoped-for future.
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