Envision — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /in-ˈvi-zhən/ en·vi·sion

Meaning & Definition of Envision

Envision (verb)

  1. to picture to oneself

Envision (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to form a mental picture of

    "challenged the voters to envision a nation in which no child was ever allowed to go hungry"

    similar: conceit (chiefly dialect), conceive, conjure (up), dream, envisage, 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 Envision

The most common words with a similar meaning to Envision:

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

Related Words for Envision

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 Envision

Inflections: envisioned, envisioning, envisions

Origin & Etymology of Envision

First known use: 1855

Words & Phrases Containing Envision

reenvision

Frequently Asked Questions about Envision

What does "Envision" mean?

"Envision" means to picture to oneself. As a verb, it is defined as: to picture to oneself.

What is another word for "Envision"?

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

What are different ways to say "Envision"?

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

How do you use "Envision" in a sentence?

Examples of "Envision" in a sentence: "challenged the voters to envision a nation in which no child was ever allowed to go hungry".

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

"Envision" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Envision"?

"Envision" is pronounced /in-ˈvi-zhən/ and divided into syllables as en·vi·sion.

What is the origin of the word "Envision"?

First known use: 1855.

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

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