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Definition envisage in British English

envisage verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈvɪzɪdʒ/
1

to have something as a plan or an intention

Example

The plan envisaged the creation of regional councils.

Example

We envisage charging a small sum for the use of our services.

Example

It was initially envisaged that the work would last for about a month.

Synonyms and related words
intend aim plan on
1.1

to imagine something that has not happened or does not exist

Example

When he built this house, he never envisaged how much the area would change.

Example

It is difficult to envisage living without the telephone.

Synonyms and related words
imagine suppose think up
Definition envisage in British English