Envisage — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈvi-zij/ en·vis·age

Meaning & Definition of Envisage

Envisage (verb)

  1. to view or regard in a certain way
  2. to have a mental picture of especially in advance of realization

Envisage (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to form a mental picture of

    "I'm trying to envisage you on a surfboard"

    similar: conceit (chiefly dialect), conceive, conjure (up), dream, envision, fancy, fantasize, fantasy, feature, ideate, image, imagine, picture, see, vision, visualize
    related: daydream, stargaze, hallucinate, re-create, reflect, relive, reminisce, contemplate, meditate, muse, ponder, ruminate, concoct, fabricate, invent, make up, manufacture, plan, project, foresee, prefigure

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Envisage

The most common words with a similar meaning to Envisage:

Chiefly dialect: conceit
conceive, conjure (up), dream, envision, fancy, fantasize, fantasy, feature, ideate, image, imagine, picture, see, vision, visualize

Related Words for Envisage

daydream, stargaze, hallucinate, re-create, reflect, relive, reminisce, contemplate, meditate, muse, ponder, ruminate, concoct, fabricate, invent, make up, manufacture, plan, project, foresee, prefigure

Word Forms of Envisage

Inflections: envisaged, envisaging

Origin & Etymology of Envisage

French envisager, from en- + visage face

First known use: 1660

Frequently Asked Questions about Envisage

What does "Envisage" mean?

"Envisage" means to view or regard in a certain way. As a verb, it is defined as: to view or regard in a certain way.

What is another word for "Envisage"?

Other words for "Envisage" include conceit, conceive, conjure (up), dream, envision, fancy, fantasize and fantasy. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Envisage" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Envisage"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Envisage". Common alternatives include conceit, conceive, conjure (up), dream, envision, fancy, fantasize, fantasy, feature and ideate.

How do you use "Envisage" in a sentence?

Examples of "Envisage" in a sentence: "I'm trying to envisage you on a surfboard".

Is "Envisage" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Envisage" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Envisage"?

"Envisage" is pronounced /in-ˈvi-zij/ and divided into syllables as en·vis·age.

What is the origin of the word "Envisage"?

"Envisage" comes from French envisager, from en- + visage face. First known use: 1660.

What is another word for "Envisage" meaning "to form a mental picture of"?

When "Envisage" (verb) means to form a mental picture of, synonyms include conceit, conceive, conjure (up), dream, envision and fancy.