wish
/wɪʃ/
noun
- 1
A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
- 2
An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
- 3
The thing desired or longed for.
“My dearest wish is to see them happily married.”
- 4
A water meadow.
verb
- 1
To desire; to want.
“I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.”
- 2
To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
- 3
(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
- 4
(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
“We wish you a Merry Christmas.”
- 5
(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
- 6
To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
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