Dream meaning in English

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Definition

(to have) a dream: (to have) a hope or aspiration; (to see) images in your imagination when sleeping noun
Sweet dreams. Have nice dreams! Sleep well!
to dream: to experience events and images in your mind while you are sleeping verb

This is an irregular verb:
I dream / I dreamed or dreamt / I have dreamed or dreamt
I've always dreamed of (being fluent in English!): I've always hoped to be or aspired to being (fluent in English!) idiom

Examples

  • "I've made a decision, however, and rather than follow in my grandfather's footsteps, and live his dream, I've decided to pursue my own dream. Ladies and gentleman, I've decided to become..."
  • "Alan Woody : Okay everyone, our next comedian has been dreaming of a career in stand up comedy since she was a little girl."
  • "Edward : My dream, sir?"
  • "What an amazing dream. Did you hear that, Brian?"
  • "Congratulations, it will be a pleasure to transform your ridiculous dreams into a disturbing reality."
  • "but what kind of dream are you having?"
  • "- The lifestyle you've always dreamed of: Foreign holidays, fast cars, expensive gifts for your spouse / companion."
  • "Here is a brief sampling of dreams from our lists"
  • "Harold : Yeah, that's right, your dream!"
  • "I think this musical dream is a premonition - a "financial forecast"."
  • "Every man's got to have a dream, Eddie!"
  • "I always dreamed of seeing you in my bedroom, but not like this."
  • "It sounds like you're having a dream.."
  • "Apart from the laxative effects, I'm sure they can't be good for your dreams."
  • "I hope that one day you find the man of your dreams. A man who is worthy of you."
  • "Marlene : If you come with me, we can pursue my dream of performing stand-up comedy."
  • "He is British, an aspiring musician and dreams of becoming a rock star."
  • "I've had several dreams about you since our last meeting."
  • "Bruno : That was what I dreamt last night."
  • "Bruno : I had this terrible dream where I lost my ability to smell!"

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