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fantasize

 

[ ˈfæn.tə.saɪz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

imagination

To imagine or create something in one's mind, especially something unrealistic or fantastical.

Synonyms

daydream, dream, imagine

Examples of usage

  • She would often fantasize about living in a castle.
  • He likes to fantasize about being a famous actor one day.
Context #2 | Verb

desire

To have a strong desire or craving for something.

Synonyms

crave, desire, wish

Examples of usage

  • She fantasizes about traveling the world.
  • He fantasizes about owning a luxury car.

Translations

Translations of the word "fantasize" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fantasiar

🇮🇳 कल्पना करना

🇩🇪 fantasieren

🇮🇩 berfantasi

🇺🇦 фантазувати

🇵🇱 fantazjować

🇯🇵 空想する

🇫🇷 fantasmer

🇪🇸 fantasear

🇹🇷 hayal kurmak

🇰🇷 공상하다

🇸🇦 يتخيل

🇨🇿 fantazírovat

🇸🇰 fantazírovať

🇨🇳 幻想

🇸🇮 fantazirati

🇮🇸 ímynda sér

🇰🇿 қиялдану

🇬🇪 ფანტაზირება

🇦🇿 xəyallara dalmaq

🇲🇽 fantasear

Etymology

The word 'fantasize' originated from the Greek word 'phantazein', meaning 'to make visible in the mind'. Over time, the word evolved to its current form in English, capturing the essence of creating imaginative or desired scenarios in one's mind.

See also: fantasies, fantasist, fantasizer, fantasizing, fantastical.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,388 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.