Envision

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈvɪʒən/

Definitions of envision

verb to imagine or visualize something in the mind

Example Sentences

A1 I can envision a big house with a garden.

A2 She can envision herself traveling the world.

B1 The architect envisioned a modern skyscraper for the city skyline.

B2 The artist envisioned a masterpiece that would capture the viewer's imagination.

C1 The CEO envisioned a new direction for the company that would lead to increased profits.

C2 The scientist envisioned a breakthrough in technology that would revolutionize the industry.

Examples of envision in a Sentence

formal The architect was able to envision the entire city skyline in his mind before starting the project.

informal I can envision us having a great time at the beach this weekend.

slang I can totally envision us slaying at the party tonight.

figurative She could envision a bright future ahead despite the current challenges she was facing.

Grammatical Forms of envision

• past tense: envisioned
• plural: envision
• comparative: more envision
• superlative: most envision
• present tense: envision
• future tense: will envision
• perfect tense: have envisioned
• continuous tense: is envisioning
• singular: envision
• positive degree: envision
• infinitive: envision
• gerund: envisioning
• participle: envisioned

Origin and Evolution of envision

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'envision' originated from the Old French word 'envisager' which means 'to look in the face of'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'envision' has come to mean 'to imagine or visualize something in the mind'.