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   Wish

   /wiSH/

   

   verb

   • 1. feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that is not easily attainable; want something that cannot or probably will not happen: "we wished for peace" Similar desirewanthope forlong foryearn forcravehunger forthirst forlust aftercovetsigh forpine fordream ofaspire toset one's heart onhave as one's goal/aimseekbe bent oninformal:fancyhanker afterhave a yen foritch forarchaic:be desirous ofrare:desiderate
   • ▪ silently invoke a hope or desire, especially in a ritualized way: "I closed my eyes and wished"
   • ▪ feel or express a desire to do something: "they wish to become involved" Similar wantdesirehave an inclinationfeel/be inclinedfeel likecarechoosepleasethink fit
   • ▪ ask (someone) to do something or that (something) be done: "I wish it to be clearly understood"
   • ▪ express a desire for (the success or good fortune) of (someone): "they wish her every success" Similar bid
   • ▪ hope that something unpleasant will happen to: "I would not wish it on the vilest soul"

   noun

   • 1. a desire or hope for something to happen: "the union has reiterated its wish for an agreement" Similar desirelonginghopeyearninginclinationurgewhimcravinghungerthirstlustaspirationaimambitiondreaminformal:fancyhankeringyenitch
   • ▪ an expression of a desire or hope for something to happen, typically in the form of a request or instruction: "she must carry out her late father's wishes" Similar requestrequirementbiddinginstructiondirectiondemandordercommandwantdesirewillliterary:behest
   • ▪ an invocation or recitation of a hope or desire: "he makes a wish"
   • ▪ an expression of a desire for someone's success or good fortune: "they had received kindness and good wishes from total strangers"
   • ▪ a thing or event that is or has been desired; an object of desire: "the petitioners eventually got their wish"

   Word Origin Old Englishwȳscan, of Germanic origin; related to German wünschen, also to ween and wont.

   Derivatives

   • 1. wisher noun

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   The meaning of WISH is to have a desire for (something, such as something unattainable). How to use wish in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Wish.

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   WISH definition: 1. used with the past simple to express that you feel sorry or sad about a state or situation that…. Learn more.

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   WISH meaning: 1. used with the past simple to express that you feel sorry or sad about a state or situation that…. Learn more.

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   Wish definition: to want; desire; long for (usually followed by an infinitive or a clause). See examples of WISH used in a sentence.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishWISH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   WISH definition: 1. to want a situation that is different from the one that exists: 2. to want to do something: 3…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishwish verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of wish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   Jul 16, 2016 · A wish is a desire or strong feeling that you want to have something or do something. She was sincere and genuine in her wish to make amends for the past. Clearly she had no wish for conversation.

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   the wish is father to the thought. (saying) we believe a thing because we want it to be true. Definition of wish noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Definitions of wish. noun. an expression of some desire or inclination. “I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave”. synonyms: indirect request. see more. noun. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare. “my best wishes ”.

11. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryWISH definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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    A wish is a desire or strong feeling that you want to have something or do something. She was sincere and genuine in her wish to make amends for the past. The decision was made against the wishes of the party leader. Synonyms: request, will, want, order More Synonyms of wish. 2. transitive verb/intransitive verb.