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Wish

/wɪʃ/

A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.

📖 Definitions of "Wish"

noun
  1. 1

    A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.

  2. 2

    An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.

  3. 3

    The thing desired or longed for.

    "My dearest wish is to see them happily married."

  4. 4

    A water meadow.

verb
  1. 1

    To desire; to want.

    "I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it."

  2. 2

    To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).

  3. 3

    (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).

  4. 4

    (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).

    "We wish you a Merry Christmas."

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