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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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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › wishWish Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishWISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   to hope or express hope for another person's success or happiness or pleasure on a particular occasion:

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › wishWISH Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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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.

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

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   Wish is used in expressions such as I don't wish to be rude or without wishing to be rude as a way of apologizing or warning someone when you are going to say something which might upset, annoy, or worry them.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › wishWish - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   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.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › wishWish - definition of wish by The Free Dictionary

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   Define wish. wish synonyms, wish pronunciation, wish translation, English dictionary definition of wish. n. 1. A feeling that one would like to have or do something or to see something happen; a desire, longing, or strong inclination for a specific thing.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryWISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to hope or express hope for another person's success or happiness or pleasure on a particular occasion:

9. 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.

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

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

11. 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.