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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Originally released in 2015, this collection reinvents two interpretations of the beloved Monogram Flower, which Georges-Louis Vuitton first dreamt up in 1896. Robyn Mowatt, Essence, 3 Mar. 2025 Now fine fragrance has taken over many elements of our lives, from all over body sprays to hair mists to candles and even scents specifically dreamed up for our shower. Celia Shatzman, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025 As part of its Black History Month initiative, Mattel has also debuted a 45th anniversary Black Barbie designed by Kitty Black Perkins, who dreamed up the original doll back in 1980. Hannah Malach, WWD, 19 Feb. 2025 And Habib is already working with several clients who’ve asked him to dream up a bespoke Immersion Community. Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 15 Feb. 2025 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 13 Mar. 2025.

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