envision
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
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Explanation
The verb envision means to imagine or picture. Kids often envision themselves doing exciting things when they grow up, like being movie stars, professional athletes, or astronauts. The word envision comes from the Latin en-, which means "cause to be," and visionem, meaning "a thing seen." Career paths aren't the only things that can be envisioned. If you envision a cleaner world, you may volunteer to pick up trash on the beach. If you envision a more peaceful world, you might make your brother and sister play in separate rooms to stop them from screaming at each other.
Vocabulary lists containing envision
"The Hill We Climb," by Amanda Gorman
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Example Sentences
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But Samana also finds it’s difficult to envision the conflict lasting another two months.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 30, 2026
When I think of Donald Trump, I envision a blimp flying overhead with huge flashing lights blazing “The world is yours!”
From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026
Some companies, such as SpaceX, envision putting data centers into orbit and leveraging the power of the sun to run them.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
At the top of the experts’ list: “ability to imagine or envision the future” and “impact of product or service in reordering American life.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026
Slowly in my mind, I began to envision that we could march forward.
From "March Forward, Girl" by Melba Pattillo Beals
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