fantasize

or phan·ta·size

[ fan-tuh-sahyz ]

verb (used without object)

, fan·ta·sized, fan·ta·siz·ing.

1. to conceive fanciful or extravagant notions, ideas, suppositions, or the like (often followed by about ):

   to fantasize about the ideal job.

verb (used with object)

, fan·ta·sized, fan·ta·siz·ing.

1. to create in one's fancy, daydreams, or the like; imagine:

   to fantasize a trip through space.

fantasize

/ ˈfæntəˌsaɪz /

verb

1. whentr, takes a clause as object to conceive extravagant or whimsical ideas, images, etc
2. intr to conceive pleasant or satisfying mental images

Other Words From

• fanta·sizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fantasize¹

First recorded in 1925–30; fantas(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

As we grab seats down the left aisle, Baker allows himself to fantasize.

From Los Angeles Times

If in Lincoln Heights we’re tasked with lending a hand to hidden, fictional mini-humans, in Atwater Village we’re asked to fantasize that we’re ghosts, friendly haunts who treat books as entryways for thoughtful, personal reflections.

From Los Angeles Times

But it's certainly exciting for them to fantasize about,

From Salon

Few fantasize about settling down for life with the first girl they ever get naked with.

From Salon

“After that, I will not see you for an incredibly long time and I will hold you dear in my heart for that whole length of my break,” she said, adding that she will “fantasize” about her time onstage.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• daydream
• hallucinate