Dream up Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹim/ /ˈəp
DREEM-uhp
dɹˈiːm/ /ˈʌp
dreem-UP
Definition
To invent or create something in your mind, often something unusual, imaginative, or unrealistic.
Usage & Nuances
'Dream up' is informal and used when someone creates an idea, plan, or story, often something original or wild. Commonly used in a critical or playful tone: 'Who dreamed up this plan?' Not for literal dreaming while asleep.
Spanish: inventar - idearPortuguese (BR): inventar - bolarPortuguese (PT): inventar - engendrarChinese (Simplified): 想出 - 编造Chinese (Traditional): 想出 - 編造Hindi: सोचना - कल्पना करनाArabic: يبتكر - يخترع (في الخيال)Bengali: ভাবা - কল্পনা করা - উদ্ভাবন করাRussian: придумывать - выдумыватьJapanese: 考え出す - ひねり出すVietnamese: nghĩ ra - bịa raKorean: 생각해내다 - 꾸며내다Turkish: uydurmak - tasarlamakUrdu: سوچ نکالنا - اختراع کرناIndonesian: menciptakan - menemukan (ide) - mengarang
Example Sentences
He likes to dream up funny stories.
basic
Who dreamed up this idea?
basic
We need to dream up a solution quickly.
basic
She managed to dream up an excuse on the spot.
natural
That was the best plan you could dream up?
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If you can dream up something better, let us know.
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