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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Rather than some newfangled product dreamed up to capitalize on the collective protein obsession, it’s long been used in hospitals for patients whose food intake is limited. Caroline Tien, SELF, 13 Oct. 2025 Sometimes explaining one’s affinity for a specific Pokémon is difficult; since Satoshi Tajiri has been dreaming up these pet-warrior-oddballs, many have historically had a certain je ne sais quoi. Jack Smart, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025 Before or after the tour, stop by Bar Luce, the on-site café dreamt up by Wes Anderson. Laura Itzkowitz, AFAR Media, 3 Oct. 2025 With a variety of molds, tools, and colors, kids can dream up endless cake creations—from layered confections to bite-sized treats. Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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