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Prepositions after fantasize

Fantasize about, on, of, or over?

Fantasize about is the standard modern pattern. Other prepositions are limited or nonstandard in this use.

Quick answer

Which preposition is correct after fantasize?

Use fantasize about for imagined situations, people, or goals. Fantasize about doing something is also common. Fantasize over appears occasionally with romantic or emotional focus. Fantasize on and fantasize of are generally nonstandard in modern English.

He fantasized about travelling the world.
She fantasized about a new career.
They fantasized over luxury holidays.

Choose the pattern by meaning

These forms are not interchangeable. Choose the construction by meaning, not by which preposition appears most often.

1
fantasize about + topic

Imagine something pleasant or unreal

This is the standard and most flexible pattern.

I fantasize about living by the sea.
2
fantasize about + -ing form

Imagine doing something

About is commonly followed by a gerund.

He fantasized about winning the race.
3
fantasize over + person/idea

Think about something with strong emotion

Fantasize over is less common but idiomatic in romantic or idealised contexts.

Fans fantasized over the celebrity.

See the difference in context

The same subject can take different constructions because each sentence answers a different question.

Construction
Example
Meaning
fantasize about
She fantasized about moving abroad.
the standard modern pattern
fantasize over
He fantasized over expensive cars.
focus emotionally or romantically on something
fantasize on
Fantasize on success is nonstandard.
not a usual modern English pattern
fantasize of
Fantasize of fame is generally nonstandard.
not a usual modern English pattern
dream about
They dreamed about the future.
a close alternative with a similar meaning

Common mistakes

Some combinations appear in real text but do not mean what learners often assume.

Using fantasize of in modern standard English

About is the normal preposition after fantasize.

✕ She fantasized of becoming famous. ✓ She fantasized about becoming famous.

Using fantasize on as a fixed pattern

On is not normally used after fantasize.

✕ He fantasized on wealth. ✓ He fantasized about wealth.

Quick practice

Choose the expression that matches the intended meaning.

1. She fantasized ___ owning a mountain cabin.
2. Fans fantasized ___ meeting the actor.
3. He fantasized ___ movie stars for years.

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Frequently asked questions

Is fantasize about the most common pattern?

Yes. It is the standard modern construction.

Can fantasize over be used?

Yes, especially in emotional, romantic, or idealised contexts.

Are fantasize on and fantasize of correct?

They are generally not considered standard modern English patterns.

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