dream up

verb

dreamed up or dreamt up; dreaming up; dreams up

transitive verb

: to form in the mind : devise, concoct

Examples of dream up in a Sentence

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Personally, yes, but also in terms of the kind of world we’re inspired to dream up and make real. Maressa Brown, InStyle, 20 Feb. 2026 Dharod was credited with dreaming up a head-turner that made headlines. Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 19 Feb. 2026 Instead of dreaming up phony civilizational wars, Fine should get out more. The Editorial Board, Oc Register, 17 Feb. 2026 Test Kitchen Pro Ivy Odom dreamed up this adorable dessert mashup. Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Feb. 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 26 Feb. 2026.

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