The Open Dictionary

envisage

verb

UK/ɪnˈvɪz.ɪdʒ/
US/ɪnˈvɪz.ɪdʒ/

Definitions of envisage verb

  1. C1Transitive

    To anticipate or conceive of something, often something positive, that is likely to occur in the future.

    • It is anticipated that train ticket prices will increase by 15% next year.

    • The commencement of construction on the building is expected by the end of this year.

    • When do you foresee the completion of the project?

  2. Transitive

    To create a mental picture of something or someone that one has not directly experienced.

    • He was not as I had expected; I had imagined him to be much taller.

    • I find it difficult to envisage living in such conditions.

    • She envisaged herself performing on stage.