envisage — to imagine or expect that something will happen in the future
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to imagine or expect that something will happen in the future
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/
Korean meaning: 상상하다, 예상하다, 계획하다
Korean pronunciation: 인**비**지지
Example Sentences
- I can't envisage my boss ever giving us a day off - he'd probably make us work on Christmas!
- The architect envisaged a building that would blend seamlessly with the natural landscape.
- She envisaged herself winning the lottery and buying a private island for her 50 cats.
envisage
VERB//ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ//
to imagine or expect that something will happen in the future
to imagine or expect that something will happen in the future
In the garage, I envisage my mirage!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
프랑스어 'envisager'에서 유래했으며, 이는 '얼굴을 향하다'라는 의미의 'en(앞으로)' + 'visage(얼굴)'에서 왔습니다. 마치 미래의 얼굴을 바라보듯 앞일을 상상한다는 뜻이죠.
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📝Examples
“I can't envisage my boss ever giving us a day off - he'd probably make us work on Christmas!”
“The architect envisaged a building that would blend seamlessly with the natural landscape.”
“She envisaged herself winning the lottery and buying a private island for her 50 cats.”
“The company envisages expanding into Asian markets within the next five years.”
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