visualize
[vizh-oo-uh-lahyz]
verb (used without object), vis·u·al·ized, vis·u·al·iz·ing.
to recall or form mental images or pictures.
verb (used with object), vis·u·al·ized, vis·u·al·iz·ing.
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Also especially British, vis·u·al·ise.
Origin of visualize
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