dream of

phrase

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

Examples of dream of in a Sentence

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During his two most recent seasons, the future Hall of Famer made his longtime dream of playing with his son Bronny, 21, come true. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026 Samuel’s family describes him, the second youngest of seven siblings, as a caring and generous person who, at his best, was quick to laugh, loved chocolate conchas and video games, and dreamed of becoming a graphic designer. — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 Acevedo’s debut pic follows Andrés, a young Chilean muleteer and self-taught musician who leaves his hometown to pursue his dream of becoming a professional musician in Mexico. — Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026 The story has been updated to the early 2000s, where diehard baseball fan Joe Boyd dreams of his team, the Baltimore Orioles, which has been on downswing, returning to glory. — Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for dream of

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1538, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of dream of was circa 1538

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“Dream of.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dream%20of. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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