Envision
/ɪnˈvɪʒ.ən/noun
To imagine or visualize something as a possibility.
Did you know?The prefix 'en-' means to cause to be or to put into, hinting that envisioning is a powerful act of manifestation!
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*weid-
“to see or to know, suggesting deep connections between sight and understanding.”
Latin
Latin
invisio
“the act of seeing or contemplating, often with a sense of mystery or supernatural insight.”
Old French
Old French
enviser
“to see or to imagine, indicating the transition of vision into a mental realm.”
15th Century
English
envisionen
“to see in the mind, emphasizing the power of imagination in creating reality.”
Modern English
English
envision
“to imagine or visualize, embodying the magical act of bringing possibilities into the mind's eye.”