Envisaged: meaning, definitions and examples

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envisaged

 

[ ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

future ideas

To envisage means to imagine or visualize a future event or situation. It often refers to forming a mental picture of something that is expected to happen or that one hopes will happen.

Synonyms

conceive, foresee, imagine, visualize

Examples of usage

  • She envisaged a world free of poverty.
  • The architect envisaged a modern design for the building.
  • They envisaged a better future for their children.

Translations

Translations of the word "envisaged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 previsto

🇮🇳 कल्पित

🇩🇪 vorgesehen

🇮🇩 diharapkan

🇺🇦 передбачений

🇵🇱 przewidziany

🇯🇵 想定された

🇫🇷 prévu

🇪🇸 previsto

🇹🇷 öngörülen

🇰🇷 예상된

🇸🇦 المتوقع

🇨🇿 předpokládaný

🇸🇰 predpokladaný

🇨🇳 预想的

🇸🇮 predviden

🇮🇸 áætlaður

🇰🇿 күтпеген

🇬🇪 წინასწარმეტყველი

🇦🇿 gözlənilən

🇲🇽 previsto

Etymology

The word 'envisage' comes from the French word 'envisager', which means 'to contemplate' or 'to look at'. This term is composed of the prefix 'en-', meaning 'to cause to be in', and 'visage', which means 'face' or 'appearance'. The term traces its roots back to the Latin 'visus', meaning 'sight', which further relates to 'videre', meaning 'to see'. Originally, it referred to the action of looking at something mentally rather than physically. Throughout the 19th century, 'envisage' became more prevalent in English literature, particularly in philosophical and motivational contexts, where it was used to describe the process of picturing possibilities and aspirations. Its usage encompasses both practical and imaginative thinking, making it a versatile term in discussions about planning, goals, and potential outcomes.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,020, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.