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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The theme dreamed up by Challis Davy looks at legendary artists and masterpieces, such as Michelangelo, Picasso, Monet, Van Gogh, Kahlo, and Rockwell. Erika I. Ritchie, Oc Register, 30 May 2026 When tech billionaire Larry Ellison and New Zealand racing great Sir Russell Coutts first dreamed up the concept, Di Biase was one of only four employees in the room. Andrew Rice, New York Times, 27 May 2026 Any easy toss-on-and-go dress is always a good idea, especially on hot days when you can’t be bothered to dream up a multi-layered outfit. Ali Faccenda, InStyle, 25 May 2026 The move away from operational management of Hairstory gave six-time serial entrepreneur Eli more time with Erica to dream up new ventures, like Sans Savon. Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for dream up

Word History

First Known Use

1837, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 31 May. 2026.

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