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see a dream vs have a dream

Both "see a dream" and "have a dream" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "See a dream" is less common and usually refers to experiencing a dream while sleeping, while "have a dream" is more commonly used to express having a goal or aspiration.

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see a dream

This phrase is correct but less common. It is typically used to refer to experiencing a dream while sleeping.

This phrase is used to describe the act of having a dream while sleeping. It is less common than "have a dream."

Examples:

Last night, I saw a dream about flying over the mountains.
I often see strange dreams that I can't explain.

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Because you wou, dn't give up, you'll be able to see a dream.
Because you're able to see a dream, the future will come.
Of all the duties of a dean, one of the most pleasant is to see a colleague realise a dream.
And it disappoints me to see you without a dream, content with this meaningless, pitiful job.
like you might see in a dream.
He concluded: This year will see that dream - a Europe whole and healed - brought closer to reality.
This huge empire you now see was once a dream I so cherished
The Union deals with capital and the movement of commodities, but does not pay attention to those who see Europe as a dream of a decent life.
With your help, we will see that dream become a reality.
He concluded: This year will see that dream - a Europe whole and healed - brought closer to reality.
This year will see that dream - a Europe whole and healed - brought closer to reality.
Can't you see it was a dream?
The ability to see a friend's dream as if it were your own.
You see, I had a dream.
See, I had a dream.
I see the dream of a world where there is no shame and guilt.
It is a good viewpoint to see the world as a dream.
Yes, you see, it's a dream of hers to dine beside the Viceroy.
Well, the next time you see that witch in a dream, tell her to be more specific.
Well, see... I have a dream... of spreading sign language... around the world.

Alternatives:

have a dream
dreamt about
dreamed of

have a dream

This phrase is commonly used to express having a goal, aspiration, or vision for the future.

This phrase is used to talk about having a goal, aspiration, or vision for the future. It is more commonly used than "see a dream."

Examples:

Martin Luther King Jr. famously said, "I have a dream."
She has always had a dream of traveling the world.

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I finally have a dream I can achieve.
Imagine if Martin Luther King had said, I have a dream.
Everyone should have a dream, even a pathetically unrealistic one.
Everybody needs to have a dream.
life is harsh and unfair if you have a dream it will always break
Even if you don't have a dream of your own, you gave me mine.
It's good to have a dream, Augusten.
Contrary to current opinion, I do have a dream.
It's not silly to have a dream.
Martin Luther King once said "I have a dream".
Well, I too have a dream.
That to have a dream or get forward in life, you needed courage.
Sad to have a dream you know won't happen.
I have a dream of what I want to be.
Derek, I, too, have a dream.
Okay, listen up, it's Tuesday, and like Martin Luther King, I have a dream.
Someone who once lived under the cloud of discrimination said: I have a dream.
It's not like I wanted to have a dream like that.
What, I have a dream?
Can't a woman have a dream?

Alternatives:

aspire to
dream of
have an aspiration

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