visualise

/ˌvɪʒ.ʌˈlaɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to form a mental image of something, especially a place or thing that you have not seen before

“She had to visualise the plan to understand how it would work.”

2. verb

to make or create a visual representation of something, such as a drawing or a painting

“The artist had to visualise the scene before she could paint it.”

3. noun

the process of forming a mental image of something, especially a place or thing that you have not seen before

“Her ability to visualise helped her solve the puzzle.”

4. noun

a visual representation of something, such as a drawing or a painting

“The artist’s visualisation of the scene was breathtaking.”

Synonyms

  • imagine
  • picture

Antonyms

  • confuse
  • obscure