fantasize

especially British, fan·ta·sise
Or phan·ta·size

[fan-tuh-sahyz]

verb (used without object)

fantasized, fantasizing 

1. to conceive fanciful or extravagant notions, ideas, suppositions, or the like (often followed byabout ).

   to fantasize about the ideal job.

verb (used with object)

fantasized, fantasizing 

1. to create in one's fancy, daydreams, or the like; imagine.

   to fantasize a trip through space.

fantasize

/ ˈfæntəˌsaɪz /

verb

1. to conceive extravagant or whimsical ideas, images, etc

2. (intr) to conceive pleasant or satisfying mental images

Other Word Forms

• fantasizer noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of fantasize¹

First recorded in 1925–30; fantas(y) + -ize

Example Sentences

Ms. Spanberger’s margin was so wide that she dragged Democratic attorney general nominee Jay Jones across the finish line, despite his having fantasized about the murder of a Republican state House speaker.

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The Jones victory shows how little scandals matter in our partisan era, since even his fantasizing in a text message about murdering a political opponent wasn’t a career ender.

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Interactions with Ani resemble a dating simulation game, and users can ask Ani to change into lingerie or fantasize about a romantic encounter with them.

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Mr. Fuentes has free speech and uses it to fantasize about killing and deporting Jews.

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We don’t have to wonder how much real-world atrocity we’re willing to absorb due to our shifted relationship with these highly personal fantasized versions.

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Related Words

• daydream 
• hallucinate