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- Dictionarywish/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
- 2. want to do something: "they wish to become involved" Similar
noun
- 1. a desire or hope for something to happen: "the union has reiterated its wish for an agreement" Similar
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to hope or express hope for another person's success or happiness or pleasure on a particular occasion:
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.
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.
Wish definition: to want; desire; long for (usually followed by an infinitive or a clause). See examples of WISH used in a sentence.
to hope or express hope for another person's success or happiness or pleasure on a particular occasion:
Definition of wish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
To wish is to feel an impulse toward attainment or possession of something; the strength of the feeling may be of greater or lesser intensity: I wish I could go home. desire, a more formal word, suggests a strong wish: They desire a new regime. want, usually colloquial in use, suggests a feeling of lack or need that imperatively demands ...
Definition of wish noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
WISH definition: 1. to want a situation that is different from the one that exists: 2. to want to do something: 3…. Learn more.
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.
