visions

Noun

vision (countable and uncountable, plural visions)

1. (uncountable) The sense or ability of sight.

   Synonyms:

   sight, eyesight, view, perception, seeing

2. (countable) Something seen; an object perceived visually.
   • […]For to a Viſion ſo apparant, Rumor / Cannot be mute[…]c. 1610–1611 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Winters Tale”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount...
3. (countable) Something imaginary one thinks one sees.
   • He tried drinking from the pool of water, but realized it was only a vision.

   Synonyms:

   apparition, hallucination, mirage

4. (broadly, countable) Something unreal or imaginary; a creation of fancy.
   • For having the Idea of any thing in our Mind, no more proves the Exiſtence of that Thing, than the Picture of a Man evidences his being in the World, or the Viſions of a Dream make thereby a true Hiſtory.1690, John Locke, “Of our Knowledge of the Existence of other Things”, in An Essay Concerning Human Understanding, volume II, London: A. Bettesworth et al., published 1735, book III, page 250
5. (broadly, countable) A perceived potential future event or occurrence.
   • I know you wanted me to stay
     But I can't ignore the crazy visions of me in LA2020 April 3, Chappell Roan, Dan Nigro, “Pink Pony Club”performed by Chappell Roan
6. (countable) An ideal or a goal toward which one aspires.
   • He worked tirelessly toward his vision of world peace.

   Synonyms:

   dream, desire, aspiration, fantasy

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