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Definition of envision

envision

/ɪnˈvɪʒ.ən/
en · vi · sion
Past Simple:envisioned
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Past Participle:envisioned
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Present Participle:envisioning
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• verb

1

To imagine or picture a future possibility, goal, or event in one's mind.

Example

"The urban planners envision a city center where pedestrian plazas replace congested highways."

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Word Nuance & Usage

'Envision' and 'envisage' are closely related, but 'envision' is more common in American English and often implies an optimistic, creative, or aspirational mental picture of the future, whereas 'envisage' is favored in British English for practical planning and foreseeing realistic possibilities.

• Rhymes for envision

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 19th century from the prefix 'en-' (meaning 'to put into' or 'cause to be') and the noun 'vision', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'videre' (to see).

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

Cite this Entry

Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Envision. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/envision
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