envision
verb
en·vi·sion
in-ˈvi-zhən 
en-
envisioned; envisioning; envisions
: to picture to oneself
envisions a career dedicated to promoting peace
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The inventor envisioned many uses for his creation.
She envisioned a better life for herself.
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Considered by many to be a jewel in the University of North Carolina system, its founders envisioned a salon-like utopia, where artists would pass their craft on to young performers.
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Sara Coello, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
Leslie Voltaire, the head of the Transitional Presidential Council, is envisioning a vote to restore democracy to Haiti with elections for a president, parliament and local mayors on Nov. 15.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald (tns), arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2025
For instance, start with produce, then envision the supermarket aisle-by-aisle (adding items where they can be found), and finish in the frozen department.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
The Royals envisioned Santander playing right field, his primary position the past eight seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, or possibly in left, with Hunter Renfroe and MJ Melendez platooning in right.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
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Sara Coello, Charlotte Observer, 3 Feb. 2025
Leslie Voltaire, the head of the Transitional Presidential Council, is envisioning a vote to restore democracy to Haiti with elections for a president, parliament and local mayors on Nov. 15.
—Jacqueline Charles Miami Herald (tns), arkansasonline.com, 2 Feb. 2025
For instance, start with produce, then envision the supermarket aisle-by-aisle (adding items where they can be found), and finish in the frozen department.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Feb. 2025
The Royals envisioned Santander playing right field, his primary position the past eight seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, or possibly in left, with Hunter Renfroe and MJ Melendez platooning in right.
—Ken Rosenthal, The Athletic, 1 Feb. 2025
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“Envision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/envision. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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envision
verb
en·vi·sion
in-ˈvizh-ən
: to picture to oneself
envisions herself as a doctor
could not envision the building from the description
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