dream up

verb

dreamed up or dreamt up; dreaming up; dreams up

transitive verb

: to form in the mind : devise, concoct

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Indeed, as the 1980s wore on, the most profitable banks were those who could muster the largest number of associates to dream up deals, analysts to vet them, salespeople to win new business, and traders to buy and sell securities. Literary Hub, 15 May 2026 The new tech is dreamed up right here in Atlanta. Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 14 May 2026 Interior designer Francesca Grace took inspiration from English cottages and castles when dreaming up the color palette for her LA bungalow. Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026 While an opening day is likely a ways off, there’s never enough time to dream up the perfect Cook Out combo. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 12 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dream up

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of dream up was in 1837

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“Dream up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dream%20up. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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