verb

fantasize

FAN-tuh-syz

Fantasize (verb) means to imagine something pleasant or desired, especially something unlikely to happen. Example: “She often fantasized about quitting her job and travelling the world.”

verb

To imagine something pleasant or desired, especially something unlikely to happen.

"She often fantasized about quitting her job and travelling the world."

"He fantasized about scoring the winning goal."

How to use fantasize

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishTo daydream about something you want, whether realistic or not.

UK vs US

British English also spells it "fantasise."

Common pairings

fantasize about

Word forms

fantasized past tense, fantasizes singular

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Etymology

From fantasy + -ize.

Synonyms

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fantasy fantasise

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Frequently asked questions

What does “fantasize” mean?

The word “fantasize” means to imagine something pleasant or desired, especially something unlikely to happen. In plain terms, to daydream about something you want, whether realistic or not.

How do you pronounce “fantasize”?

“Fantasize” is pronounced FAN-tuh-syz (/ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/ in IPA).

How do you use “fantasize” in a sentence?

Here is “fantasize” used in a sentence: “She often fantasized about quitting her job and travelling the world.”

What part of speech is “fantasize”?

“Fantasize” is a verb.

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