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fantasise

/ˈfæn.tə.saɪz/

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verb

/ˈfæn.tə.saɪz/B2formal
  • ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия воображения или мечтания о чём-то желаемом или маловероятном.

A verb used to indicate the act of imagining or daydreaming about something desirable or unlikely.

  1. Indulge in fantasiesB2informal

    To imagine or daydream about something pleasant, often unrealistic or unlikely.

    ruПредаваться фантазиям

    • She often fantasises about living on a tropical island.
    • He fantasised about winning the lottery and quitting his job.
    • They fantasised about meeting their favourite celebrity.

    Synonymsdaydreamdreamidealizeimaginemuseromancewoolgather

    Antonymsactualise

  2. Portray in the mindB2informal

    To create a mental image or scenario, often involving oneself in a desired situation.

    ruПредставлять в воображении

    • He fantasised himself as a famous actor on stage.
    • She fantasised about being a successful entrepreneur.
    • They fantasised about travelling the world together.

    Synonymsdaydreamdreamenvisionfancyimaginepicture

Forms
  • fantasised past participle
  • fantasized past participle
  • fantasised past simple
  • fantasized past simple
  • fantasising present participle
  • fantasizing present participle
  • fantasises third person singular
  • fantasizes third person singular