visualize (B1)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈvɪʒuəlaɪz/

Definition

To form a mental image of something; to imagine.

Examples

• She tried to visualize the finished painting.

• Can you visualize a world without pollution?

• He visualized himself winning the race.

How to Use visualize

visualize something (prepositional phrase)

To form a mental image of a specific thing. — "She could visualize the entire process in her mind."

visualize that (collocation)

To imagine a particular situation or outcome. — "It's hard to visualize that such a tragedy could happen here."

Synonyms of visualize

Words with a similar meaning to visualize:

• picture
• imagine
• envision
• conceive

Antonyms of visualize

Words with the opposite meaning to visualize:

• ignore
• disregard

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