Main Entry: ²dream

Function: verb

Inflected Form(s): dreamed \ˈdrem(p)t, ˈdrēmd\ or dreamt \ˈdrem(p)t\; dream·ing \ˈdrē-miŋ\

Date: 13th century

intransitive verb 1 : to have a dream
2 : to indulge in daydreams or fantasies <dreaming of a better future>
3 : to appear tranquil or dreamy <houses dream in leafy shadows — Gladys Taber>transitive verb 1 : to have a dream of
2 : to consider as a possibility : imagine
3 : to pass (time) in reverie or inaction <dreaming the hours away>

— dream of : to consider possible or fitting <wouldn't dream of disturbing you>