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   wish

   /wɪʃ/

   verb

   • 1. feel or express a strong desire or hope for 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
   • ▪ express a hope that (someone) enjoys (happiness or success): "they wish her every success" Similar bid
   • 2. want to do something: "they wish to become involved" Similar wantdesirehave an inclinationfeel/be inclinedfeel likecarechoosepleasethink fit
   • ▪ want (something) to be done or happen: "I wish it to be clearly understood"
   • ▪ want (someone) to do or have something: "Anne wishes me to visit her" Similar wantdesirerequire
   • 3. hope that (someone) has to deal with someone or something undesirable: "he wouldn't wish Arthur on anyone"

   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, 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 hope for someone's success, happiness, or welfare: "the Queen had sent her best wishes for a speedy recovery"
   • ▪ a thing that is or has been wished for: "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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   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.

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

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   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. 2. a. An expression of a desire, longing, or strong inclination: carried out the wishes included in the will. b. An expression of desire for the happiness or success of another: sent me his best wishes.

6. 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.

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.

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.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 ”.

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

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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.

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.