phantasize

phan·ta·size

P p

Transcription

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

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

Definitions of phantasize word

verb without object phantasize 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 phantasize to create in one's fancy, daydreams, or the like; imagine: to fantasize a trip through space. 1

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Origin of phantasize

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 Phantasize

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Phantasize

phantasize popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

phantasize usage trend in Literature

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