fantasize
or phan·ta·size
to conceive fanciful or extravagant notions, ideas, suppositions, or the like (often followed by about): to fantasize about the ideal job.
to create in one's fancy, daydreams, or the like; imagine: to fantasize a trip through space.
Origin of fantasize
1- Also especially British, fan·ta·sise .
Other words from fantasize
- fan·ta·siz·er, noun
Words Nearby fantasize
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How to use fantasize in a sentence
Instead of fantasizing about a harmony that is out of reach, we should focus on ensuring that our inevitable disagreements lead whenever possible to constructive outcomes.
Madeleine Albright: 'Us vs. Them' Thinking Is Tearing America Apart. But Here's Why I'm Still Hopeful About the Future | Madeleine Albright | January 15, 2021 | TimeNone of this has stopped me from fantasizing about how the Tepotztli pieces would look displayed on my shelves or arranged on a bar cart, that pop of blue lighting up any room.
While we can’t advise you to buy tickets just yet, there are no cancellation fees for fantasizing about feeling the sun on your face, seeing your friends and getting back out in the world.
San Diego Democrats have for years theorized, strategized and fantasized about a political world resembling other big cities, where Republicans are bit players.
Voice Poll Reveals Tight Mayoral Race, Messy Post-GOP Future for Dems | Andrew Keatts | October 27, 2020 | Voice of San DiegoWhile many fantasize that they’d love to have their lives narrated by James Earl Jones or Morgan Freeman, there is no one better to embody Malcolm X’s story than Fishburne.
How Laurence Fishburne Gave Voice To ‘The Autobiography Of Malcolm X’ | Joi-Marie McKenzie | September 17, 2020 | Essence.com
I fantasize about guys on TV but they usually aren't getting naked for me (unless I'm lucky).
What Porn Stars Find Sexy on TV: From ‘Game of Thrones’ to ‘Deadliest Catch’ | Aurora Snow | September 20, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDo people not fantasize about countless things every day that they never do?
Deep Thoughts from War Machine's Sexist, Racist Prison Blog | Melissa Leon | August 21, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI used to fantasize about emptying his Smirnoff bottle in the kitchen sink and filling it back up with water.
You fantasize about the day the child is returned to you, how you would make good on all of your previous failings.
Real Thrills And High Art In A Poignant Page-Turner Of A Novel | Susan Cheever | May 16, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTI always fantasize about living in Los Angeles but I think the seasons are really important for making things.
British Dictionary definitions for fantasize
fantasise
/ (ˈfæntəˌsaɪz) /
(when tr, takes a clause as object) to conceive extravagant or whimsical ideas, images, etc
(intr) to conceive pleasant or satisfying mental images
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