Meaning & use

envision

verb·Academic

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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