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en·vi·sion
(ĕn-vĭzh′ən)tr.v. en·vi·sioned, en·vi·sion·ing, en·vi·sions
To picture in the mind; imagine.
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envision
(ɪnˈvɪʒən)vb
(tr) to conceive of as a possibility, esp in the future; foresee
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en•vi•sion
(ɛnˈvɪʒ ən)v.t.
to picture mentally, esp. some future event or events.
[1920–25]
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envision
Past participle: envisioned
Gerund: envisioning
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| Verb | 1. |  envision - imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind; "I can't see him on horseback!"; "I can see what will happen"; "I can see a risk in this strategy"realize, see, understand, realise - perceive (an idea or situation) mentally; "Now I see!"; "I just can't see your point"; "Does she realize how important this decision is?"; "I don't understand the idea" visualise, visualize - form a mental picture of something that is invisible or abstract; "Mathematicians often visualize" conceive of, envisage, ideate, imagine - form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case; "Can you conceive of him as the president?" |
| 2. | envision - picture to oneself; imagine possible; "I cannot envision him as President" conceive of, envisage, ideate, imagine - form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case; "Can you conceive of him as the president?" |
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envision
verb conceive of, expect, imagine, predict, anticipate, see, contemplate, envisage, foresee, visualize trying to envision the outcome of his actions
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envision
verb1. To form mental images of:
Informal: feature.
2. To know in advance:
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