Meaning & use
visualize
To form a clear mental picture of something, especially before it exists or happens.
See it in a sentence
Athletes often visualize the perfect race before they even step onto the track.
Try to visualize the finished garden while you are still clearing the weeds.
A note on using this word
Visualize is commonly used in coaching and self-help contexts to mean rehearsing success mentally, not just imagining images.
Words with a similar meaning
envisionpicture
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