fantasize
word
Definition
To imagine or think about something that is very unlikely or impossible, often in a pleasant or dreamy way.
Usage & Nuances
'Fantasize' is formal and often used for daydreaming or imagining things that are unlikely to happen. Common with 'about' (fantasize about moving abroad). It can refer to both innocent hopes or romantic/sexual thoughts, depending on context.
Spanish: fantasearPortuguese (BR): fantasiarPortuguese (PT): fantasiarChinese (Simplified): 幻想Chinese (Traditional): 幻想Hindi: कल्पना करनाArabic: يتخيلBengali: কল্পনা করা - স্বপ্ন দেখাRussian: фантазировать - мечтатьJapanese: 空想する - 夢想するVietnamese: tưởng tượng - mơ mộngKorean: 공상하다 - 상상하다Turkish: hayal kurmak - fantezi yapmakUrdu: خیال کرنا - خواب دیکھناIndonesian: berfantasi - melamun
Example Sentences
I often fantasize about traveling the world.
basic
Children sometimes fantasize that they have superpowers.
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He likes to fantasize about winning the lottery.
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She would fantasize about quitting her job every Monday morning.
natural
Don’t just fantasize—make a plan and do it!
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People sometimes fantasize about a perfect life, but reality is different.
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