dream of

phrase

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

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There’s a reason so many people pursue the dream of homeownership. — Maurie Backman, Washington Post, 27 Oct. 2026 Democrats around the country dream of a blue wave in Texas, but Party activists and voters describe needing something more akin to an irrigation system. — Jesús Rodríguez, New Yorker, 27 Oct. 2026 In 2020, Gaels owner Derrick Bachman fulfilled his dream of revamping a restaurant in his own vision when Brady’s Public House decided not to renew its lease at 5424 Troost Ave. — Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 26 Oct. 2026 Farrah dreamed of attending beauty school or opening her own restaurant, according to her obituary. — Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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