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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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   wish verb (HOPE) B1 [ T + two objects ] to hope or express hope for another person's success or happiness or pleasure on a particular occasion: We wish you every success in the future. wish something to someone I didn't even see her to wish her a happy birthday /wish a happy birthday to her.

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   noun. an act or instance of wishing. a request or command: I was never forgiven for disregarding my father's wishes. Synonyms: want, will, desire. an expression of a wish, often one of a kindly or courteous nature: to send one's best wishes. something wished or desired: He got his wish—a new car. verb phrase.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 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. [ + for] She wanted to go everywhere in the world. She soon got her wish.

5. 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.

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

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   verb. uk / wɪʃ / us. wish (that) Add to word list. B1. to want a situation that is different from the one that exists: I wish that I didn't have to go to work. I wish he would leave. I wish I had been there. Fewer examples. I wish someone would standardize clothing sizes. I wish she'd lighten up a bit. I wish I could turn the clock back.

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

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   [countable] a desire or a feeling that you want to do something or have something. wish to do something She expressed a wish to be alone. He had no wish to start a fight. His dearest wish (= what he wants most of all) is to see his grandchildren again. wish for something I can understand her wish for secrecy. wish that…

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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 ” synonyms: compliments, regard. see more. verb. hope for; have a wish.