Have visions: meaning, definitions and examples

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have visions

 

[ ˈvɪʒənz ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

imagination

To have visions means to experience vivid mental images or scenes, often associated with a supernatural or mystical experience. It can also refer to having a strong belief in a particular future outcome or goal.

Synonyms

envision, imagine, visualize

Examples of usage

  • I often have visions of a peaceful world where everyone coexists harmoniously.
  • She claimed to have visions of the future, predicting events that later came true.
Context #2 | Noun

prophecy

In a religious or mystical context, a vision can refer to a supernatural revelation or insight into future events, often believed to come from a divine source.

Synonyms

insight, prophecy, revelation

Examples of usage

  • The prophet had a vision of a great flood that would come to pass.
  • She received a vision of a figure cloaked in light, guiding her towards a new path.

Translations

Translations of the word "have visions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ter visões

🇮🇳 दृष्टि होना

🇩🇪 Visionen haben

🇮🇩 memiliki visi

🇺🇦 мати видіння

🇵🇱 mieć wizje

🇯🇵 ビジョンを持つ

🇫🇷 avoir des visions

🇪🇸 tener visiones

🇹🇷 vizyonlara sahip olmak

🇰🇷 비전을 가지다

🇸🇦 لديه رؤى

🇨🇿 mít vize

🇸🇰 mať vízie

🇨🇳 有幻象

🇸🇮 imeti vizije

🇮🇸 hafa sýnir

🇰🇿 көрулерге ие болу

🇬🇪 ხედვები ჰქონდეს

🇦🇿 görüşlərə sahib olmaq

🇲🇽 tener visiones

Etymology

The concept of having visions has been present in human history for centuries, with references to prophetic visions found in ancient religious texts and folklore. Throughout different cultures and belief systems, visions have been seen as a way to gain insight into the unknown or receive messages from higher powers. The interpretation and significance of visions vary widely depending on cultural, religious, and individual beliefs.