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1. 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.

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

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

4. 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:

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishWISH definition and meaning | 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. Clearly she had no wish for conversation. [ + for] She wanted to go everywhere in the world. She soon got her wish.

6. 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.

7. 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.

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

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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 ”.

9. 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.

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

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    noun. /wɪʃ/ [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…