envisaged
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒd/
KK: /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒd/
adjective
Definition
Describing something that has been imagined or thought of in a particular way.
Example
The envisaged project aims to improve community facilities.
Conversation
I finally started working on that project we envisaged last month.
That's awesome! I was wondering when you would start.
Yeah, I had some time to think about the ideas we discussed and it feels good to finally put them down.
I can't wait to see how it turns out!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
imagined
conceived
visualized
Antonyms
unforeseen
unexpected
unimagined
verb
Definition
To imagine or think about something that might happen in the future.
Example
She envisaged a world where everyone lived in harmony.
Tense Forms
Past: envisaged
Past Participle: envisaged
Conversation
Did you ever think about how you envisaged your life as a kid?
Not really, but I remember dreaming big back then.
I envisaged being a famous artist, but now I'm just happy painting on weekends.
Root Explanation
Envisaged → It is formed from "en-" (meaning to cause to be in) and "visage" (from Old French *visage*, meaning face or appearance). The word "envisaged" means to have a mental image or to foresee something as if it were in front of you.
Memory Tip
Think of 'en-' meaning to cause to be in and 'visage' referring to face or appearance — this helps you remember that 'envisaged' means to see something in your mind as if it were right in front of you.
Visually Confused Words
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