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vision
[vizh-uhn]
noun
the act or power of sensing with the eyes; sight.
the act or power of anticipating that which will or may come to be.
prophetic vision;
the vision of an entrepreneur.
Synonyms: ,an experience in which a personage, thing, or event appears vividly or credibly to the mind, although not actually present, often under the influence of a divine or other agency.
a heavenly messenger appearing in a vision.
something seen or otherwise perceived during such an experience.
The vision revealed its message.
Synonyms: , ,a vivid, imaginative conception or anticipation.
visions of wealth and glory.
something seen; an object of sight.
a scene, person, etc., of extraordinary beauty.
The sky was a vision of red and pink.
verb (used with object)
to envision, or picture mentally.
She tried to vision herself in a past century.
vision
/ ˈɪə /
noun
the act, faculty, or manner of perceiving with the eye; sight
the image on a television screen
( as modifier )
vision control
the ability or an instance of great perception, esp of future developments
a man of vision
a mystical or religious experience of seeing some supernatural event, person, etc
the vision of St John of the Cross
that which is seen, esp in such a mystical experience
(sometimes plural) a vivid mental image produced by the imagination
he had visions of becoming famous
a person or thing of extraordinary beauty
the stated aims and objectives of a business or other organization
verb
(tr) to see or show in or as if in a vision
Other Word Forms
- visionless adjective
- ˈDzԱ adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of vision1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Bibi has relentlessly pursued his vision of the Middle East’s future, in defiance of nearly unanimous opposition from the rest of the non-American world, and is closer than ever to realizing it.
At the end of his conversation with the BBC, he said that he had no real vision for the future, other than a desire to return to Russia.
The court battle has drawn on precedents that stretch back to the foundation of the country, offering starkly contrasting visions of federal authority and states’ rights.
“They’re so brilliant, and their vision for the character and for the show got me fired up.”
This can cause dry eyes and blurred vision.
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