Meaning & Definition of word "Envision"

Envision

/ɪnˈvɪʒ.ən/

verb:

  • 1. to imagine or expect something in the future.
    • Example: She can easily envision herself in a leadership role.
  • 2. to picture something mentally; to conceive in the mind.
    • Example: He envisioned a world where technology solved all our problems.
  • 3. to form a mental image of something.
    • Example: The architect envisioned the building before drawing the plans.

Etymology

From the prefix 'en-' meaning 'to cause to be,' and 'vision' meaning 'sight or the ability to see.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

envision the future:

to imagine or plan for what is to come

envisioning success:

to imagine achieving a desired outcome

envision possibilities:

to consider various potential outcomes or scenarios

Related Words

imagination:

the faculty or action of forming new ideas, or images or concepts of external objects not present to the senses.

visionary:

having or showing clear ideas about what should happen or be done in the future.

Slang Meanings of envision

Meaning: Visualize something cool or exciting.

Example Sentence: I totally envision the party being a blast!

Meaning: To think about possibilities in a creative way.

Example Sentence: Let's envision what our dream vacation would look like.