Dream of Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹim/ /ˈəv
DREEM-uhv
dɹˈiːm/ /ˈɒv
dreem-OV
Definition
To imagine or hope for something, especially something you really want or wish for in the future.
Usage & Nuances
Often used with goals, hopes, or strong desires: 'dream of becoming a doctor'. Not the same as 'dream about', which describes the content of actual sleep dreams. Formality: neutral, common in both spoken and written English.
Spanish: soñar conPortuguese (BR): sonhar comPortuguese (PT): sonhar comChinese (Simplified): 梦想Chinese (Traditional): 夢想Hindi: का सपना देखनाArabic: يحلم بـBengali: স্বপ্ন দেখা - কল্পনা করাRussian: мечтать оJapanese: 〜を夢見るVietnamese: mơ ướcKorean: 꿈꾸다Turkish: hayal etmekUrdu: کا خواب دیکھناIndonesian: bermimpi tentang - mengangan-angankan
Example Sentences
I dream of visiting Paris someday.
basic
She dreams of having her own bakery.
basic
They dream of a better life for their children.
basic
Ever since I was little, I would dream of playing football in a big stadium.
natural
Do you ever dream of quitting your job and traveling the world?
natural
He still dreams of making it big, even after all these years.
natural