fantasize

or phan·ta·size

[ fan-tuh-sahyz ]

verb (used without object)

fantasized, fantasizing.

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)

fantasized, fantasizing.

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 Word Forms

• fanta·sizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fantasize¹

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

Example Sentences

Between this show and “The Mandalorian,” Pascal weathered a season of queasy daddy fantasizing in the pop culture discourse, and it would be foolish to bet against that nonsense's resurgence.

From Salon

Still, he says he didn’t fantasize about becoming a professional musician.

From Los Angeles Times

I haven’t had that sandwich in more than a decade, but just writing about it now, I’m absolutely fantasizing.

From Salon

Last year, she started posting more educational videos when she realized she’s living the “Instagram farm dream” many fantasize about.

From Salon

But in her story, we can fantasize about death as a spatial occurrence, as well as about who she was and the life she could have had.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• daydream
• hallucinate