fantasise

fan·ta·size

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fan-tuh-sahyz]
- /ˈfæn təˌsaɪz/
- /ˈfæn.tə.saɪz/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fan-tuh-sahyz]
- /ˈfæn təˌsaɪz/

Definitions of fantasise word

verb without object fantasise to conceive fanciful or extravagant notions, ideas, suppositions, or the like (often followed by about): to fantasize about the ideal job. 1
verb with object fantasise to create in one's fancy, daydreams, or the like; imagine: to fantasize a trip through space. 1
noun fantasise (intransitive) To indulge in fantasy; to imagine things only possible in fantasy. 1
verb fantasise (Transitive Verb) To portray in the mind, using fantasy. 0

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Origin of fantasise

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

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

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Parts of speech for Fantasise

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fantasise

fantasise popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for fantasise

verb fantasise

daydream — A daydream is a series of pleasant thoughts, usually about things that you would like to happen.
imagine — to form a mental image of (something not actually present to the senses).
dream — a succession of images, thoughts, or emotions passing through the mind during sleep.
picture — a visual representation of a person, object, or scene, as a painting, drawing, photograph, etc.: I carry a picture of my grandchild in my wallet.
visualise — to recall or form mental images or pictures.

All 16 Synonyms of fantasise