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Project (Verb)

Meaning¹

Imagine; conceive of; see in one's mind; "I can't see him on horseback!"; "I can see what will happen"; "I can see a risk in this strategy".

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

They project a confident exterior despite their inner doubts.
She projects a warm smile at everyone she meets.
Her dreams project a sense of optimism in an uncertain world.
He projects kindness to those around him, even when feeling down.
The team projects enthusiasm, which is contagious to other departments.

Classification

Verbs of sewing, baking, painting, performing.

Examples

The architect will project an image of the building design onto the wall for the presentation.
She projected a map of the area to illustrate the planned construction.
To project the path of the asteroid required precise calculations.
It is necessary to project a model of the bridge to visualize its structure.
To project the route of the hiking trail onto the map, use a pencil and a straightedge.

Present for consideration, examination, criticism, etc.; "He proposed a new plan for dealing with terrorism"; "She proposed a new theory of relativity"; "The candidate projects himself as a moderate and a reformer".

Classification

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

Examples

The architect projects an image of the new building on the screen for the client's consideration.
She projects herself as a team player to secure the team leader position.
He projects his idea of a minimalist lifestyle to inspire others.
The professor projects her idea of a radical transformation of the education system.
The politician projects an image of transparency and accountability to the public.