envision

verb

1. to imagine or picture something in your mind, especially a future situation

   B2

   transitive; often followed by a noun or gerund

   • "She envisions a peaceful life in the countryside."B1
   • "The architect envisioned a building that would use very little energy."B2
   • "Few people could have envisioned how rapidly the technology would transform society."C1
   • "He envisioned himself as a successful entrepreneur one day."B2

2. to consider something as a possible future development or outcome

   B2

   transitive; often followed by a noun or that clauseformal

   • "The plan envisions better public transport for the city."B2
   • "The report envisions that demand for clean energy will continue to grow."C1