as in to imagine
to form a mental picture of
I'm trying to envisage you on a surfboard
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Recent Examples of envisage
That envisaged shooting beams of light between thousands of balloons floating on the edge of space to provide phone and Internet services across remote areas.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Few envisaged him playing such a little part at Arsenal this season, but how much has Sterling simply dropped off, and how much has Arteta’s failure to give him an early run of games contributed to the lack of sharpness?
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
But Gaza, where Donald Trump has envisaged an international tourist paradise, with no Palestinian residents, could prove a lot trickier.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
The force being envisaged by France and Britain would aim to reassure Ukraine and deter another large-scale Russian offensive after any ceasefire, the official said.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Ars Technica, 17 Mar. 2025
Few envisaged him playing such a little part at Arsenal this season, but how much has Sterling simply dropped off, and how much has Arteta’s failure to give him an early run of games contributed to the lack of sharpness?
—Jordan Campbell, The Athletic, 16 Mar. 2025
But Gaza, where Donald Trump has envisaged an international tourist paradise, with no Palestinian residents, could prove a lot trickier.
—Ned Temko, The Christian Science Monitor, 13 Mar. 2025
The force being envisaged by France and Britain would aim to reassure Ukraine and deter another large-scale Russian offensive after any ceasefire, the official said.
—arkansasonline.com, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for envisage
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Just imagine the potpourri of amazing facial expressions that would have been on display had Sai been sitting on the jury.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Photo : Aston Martin Lagonda Global Holdings PLC Our interior was imagined as a mix of Alcantara and semi-aniline leather in Onyx Black, complemented by a dark chrome finish on the air vents and metallic switches, and carbon fiber for the steering wheel.—
Tim Pitt,
Robb Report,
9 Apr. 2025
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Chollet, like Altman and other tech barons, envisions AI models that can solve any problem imaginable: disease, climate change, poverty, interstellar travel.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2025
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Robinson envisions the Indians having another successful season.—
Michael Osipoff,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2025
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Comments James Cameron has unveiled the first official footage from Avatar: Fire and Ash, though the general public may have to wait a little longer to see it.—
Wesley Stenzel,
EW.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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There's nothing like seeing your best friend — especially after nine months stranded in outer space!—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Envisage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/envisage. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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