Envision
/ɪnˈvɪʒən/
Definitions
To picture or imagine something, typically a future event or possibility.
/ɪnˈvɪʒən/
To imagine or visualize a future possibility.
The architects envision a modern building with sustainable features.
💡 Simply: It's like dreaming with your eyes open! Envisioning is when you picture something really cool happening in the future, like imagining your dream vacation or the perfect party. You're seeing it in your mind's eye!
👶 For kids: To imagine what something will be like in the future.
More Examples
She can envision a better future for her children.
The company’s leaders are tasked with envisioning the organization’s next steps.
How It's Used
"Companies use strategic planning to envision their future growth."
"Engineers envision innovative designs for future products."
"Artists envision their final artworks from initial sketches."
Idioms & expressions
envision a world
To create a mental image of a perfect or ideal environment or scenario.
"Activists often envision a world free from discrimination."
envision the future
To imagine and plan for what lies ahead.
"Businesses must envision the future to remain competitive."
From Middle English *envisioune*, from Old French *envisïon* (to see in a vision), from Latin *in-* (in) + *videre* (to see).
The word 'envision' began to appear in literary works during the early 19th century, coinciding with a growing focus on imagination and future-oriented thinking.
Memory tip
Imagine holding a vision board and seeing your future dreams realized.