envisage

[en-viz-ij]

verb (used with object)

envisaged, envisaging 

1. to contemplate; visualize.

   He envisages an era of great scientific discoveries.

   Synonyms: envision, conceive, imagine, picture

2. Archaic.,  to look in the face of; face.

envisage

/ ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ /

verb

1. to form a mental image of; visualize; contemplate

2. to conceive of as a possibility in the future; foresee

3. archaic,  to look in the face of; confront

Usage

It was formerly considered incorrect to use a clause after envisage as in it is envisaged that the new centre will cost £40 million , but this use is now acceptable

Other Word Forms

• envisagement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of envisage¹

From the French word envisager, dating back to 1810–20. See en- ¹, visage

Word History and Origins

Origin of envisage¹

C19: from French envisager, from _en- ¹ + visage face, _visage

Example Sentences

However, if the economy evolves broadly as envisaged, the policy rate will be reduced further in the course of the coming year.

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In a report, BMI says it now expects average 2025 prices for Chinese lithium carbonate at $10,100/metric ton and for Chinese lithium hydroxide at $9,700/ton, both higher than previously envisaged.

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The milestone migration pact signed by the EU last year toughens border procedures and envisages accelerated deportations.

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"For decades, it's been envisaged trams would one day run along the old railway track bed from Roseburn to Granton," he said.

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His lack of first-team action under Alonso was not envisaged as part of the player's perceived pathway at Real.

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