单词 | envisage |
释义 | Word Frequency envisage(ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ) verb (transitive) ▶ USAGE It was formerly considered incorrect to use a clause after envisage as in it is envisaged that the new centre will cost £40 million, but this use is now acceptable1. to form a mental image of; visualize; contemplate 2. to conceive of as a possibility in the future; foresee 3. archaic to look in the face of; confront Derived forms envisagement (enˈvisagement) noun Word origin C19: from French envisager, from en-1 + visage face, visage |
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