Fantasize

Pronunciation: /ˈfæntəˌsaɪz/

Definitions of fantasize

verb to imagine or indulge in fantasy; to daydream

Example Sentences

A1 She likes to fantasize about being a princess.

A2 He often fantasizes about traveling the world.

B1 As a child, she would often fantasize about being a superhero.

B2 Some people fantasize about winning the lottery and becoming rich overnight.

C1 The author's vivid descriptions allow readers to fantasize about being in the story themselves.

C2 Despite his success, he still fantasizes about achieving even greater things in the future.

Examples of fantasize in a Sentence

formal Some individuals fantasize about achieving great success in their careers.

informal I often fantasize about winning the lottery and traveling the world.

slang My friends and I always fantasize about throwing the ultimate party.

figurative The artist's painting allowed viewers to fantasize about a world beyond their own.

Grammatical Forms of fantasize

• past tense: fantasized
• plural: fantasizes
• comparative: more fantasized
• superlative: most fantasized
• present tense: fantasize
• future tense: will fantasize
• perfect tense: has fantasized
• continuous tense: is fantasizing
• singular: fantasize
• positive degree: fantasize
• infinitive: to fantasize
• gerund: fantasizing
• participle: fantasized

Origin and Evolution of fantasize

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'fantasize' originated from the Greek word 'phantasia' meaning imagination or appearance.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'fantasize' has evolved to refer to the act of imagining or dreaming about something unreal or unlikely.