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Sentence examples for to fancy from inspiring English sources

"to fancy" is a correct and usable phrase in written English.
It means to have a particular liking or preference for someone or something. Example: "I really fancy the new restaurant in town. Their food is delicious!".

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to fancy

verb

To appreciate without jealousy or greed.

  • I fancy your new car, but I like my old one just fine.

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They had to fancy them, right?

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Independent

No! Go to fancy black-tie dinner.

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The New Yorker

Fox pretended to fancy Hill.

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The Guardian - Film

I didn't want to fancy a girl.

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Independent

The brides seemed to fancy red.

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The New York Times

After dark, they even step out to fancy boîtes.

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The New York Times

"Vadim went to fancy gourmet shops all over Manhattan.

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The New Yorker

They're sitting down to fancy feasts at decorated tables.

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The New York Times - Tech

We don't know whether to fancy him or envy him.

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Independent

Bettors also seem to fancy Phil Mickelson, Luke Donald and Matt Kuchar.

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The New York Times - Sports
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•     Go to fancy-dress party as Donald Campbell complete with crash helmet and life jacket.

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