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envisage Synonyms
Another word for envisage
Choosing another word for envisage depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To contemplate or conceive of as a possibility or a desirable future event.
Usage Example
"The urban planners did not envision such rapid population growth when they designed the transit system."
Strongest
envision
foresee
Strong
imagine
anticipate
predict
contemplate
conceive
• verb (Context 2)
To form a mental picture of something or someone.
Usage Example
"It is difficult to visualize how the ancient city looked before the earthquake."
Strongest
visualize
picture
envision
Strong
imagine
conceptualize
Opposites of envisage
The opposite of envisage shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
disregard
ignore
overlook
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Envisage. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/envisage