Meaning & Definition
verb
to imagine or expect something in the future.
She can easily envision herself in a leadership role.
to picture something mentally; to conceive in the mind.
He envisioned a world where technology solved all our problems.
to form a mental image of something.
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
Slang Meanings
Visualize something cool or exciting.
I totally envision the party being a blast!
To think about possibilities in a creative way.
Let's envision what our dream vacation would look like.