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fancy

verb, adjective

Meaning

To want something or want to do something.

Examples

I fancy a cup of tea.
Do you fancy going to the cinema tonight?

Synonyms: like, want, desire, prefer, wish

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fancy (A2)

verb, adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈfænsi/

Definition

To want something or want to do something.

Examples

I fancy a cup of tea.
Do you fancy going to the cinema tonight?
He fancies himself as a bit of a singer.

How to Use fancy

fancy doing something (prepositional phrase): To want to do something. — "I fancy going for a walk."
fancy something (prepositional phrase): To want or desire something. — "She fancies a new bike."
fancy oneself as (prepositional phrase): To think of oneself as being something, often with an exaggerated idea of one's own importance or ability. — "He fancies himself as a great artist."

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