envisaged

VERB

picture in one's mind

Synonyms

WEAK

anticipate behold conceive conceptualize contemplate externalize fancy feature foresee form mental picture of grasp have a picture of image imagine look upon materialize objectify predict realize regard see survey think up view view in mind's eye vision visualize

VERB

imagine

Synonyms

STRONG

confront consider image picture regard visualize

Antonyms

STRONG

disregard ignore

Example Sentences

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The mayor oversees the Metrolink tram service, and it is envisaged that by 2030, all local rail services will be part of the network.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026

“If developments turn out as currently envisaged, the policy rate will be raised at one of the forthcoming monetary policy meetings,” said Norges Bank Gov. Ida Wolden Bache.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

The biggest missing piece is the church’s main entrance, known as the Glory Facade, which Gaudí envisaged at the top of a monumental staircase.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

For the Saudi leadership, it has of course been presented as a success story, even if not on the scale once envisaged.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Despite my hours of freedom, the summer was not proceeding as I’d envisaged.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly