fantasize

verb

fan·ta·size ˈfan-tə-ˌsīz

fantasized; fantasizing

Synonyms of fantasize next

intransitive verb

: to indulge in reverie : to create or develop imaginative and often fantastic views or ideas

doing things I'd fantasized about in my sheltered childhood—

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transitive verb

: to portray in the mind : fancy

likes to fantasize herself as very wealthy

fantasizer

ˈfan-tə-ˌsī-zər

noun

Examples of fantasize in a Sentence

She fantasized that she had won a million dollars. all those lottery players fantasizing themselves as living in extravagant luxury

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Anyone who fantasizes about the new and improved version of themselves that awaits on the other side of the ball drop can relate to the special blend of optimism and self-criticism that the New Year often holds. —

Lauren Mechling, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024 Shep fantasizes about moving to the Bahamas, marrying this native, having a bunch of children with her, and just fishing and hanging out for the rest of his life. —

Brian Moylan, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024 But when a gold bangle arrives from her grandmother in Pakistan, Kamala begins to realize that all the time she's spent fantasizing about what life would be like with superpowers might have been preparing her for real life. —

Jennifer M. Wood, WIRED, 19 Nov. 2024 After beating Missouri 34-30 last weekend, the 7-3 Gamecocks are now fantasizing about making the College Football Playoff. —

David Whitley, The Tennessean, 19 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for fantasize