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'wish' - used as a noun
1. a specific feeling of desire
he got his wish
2. an expression of some desire or inclination
I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave
3. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
my best wishes
4. the particular preference that you have
it was his last wish
they should respect the wishes of the people

'wish' - used as a verb
5. hope for; have a wish
I wish I could go home now
6. prefer or wish to do something
7. have in mind
8. make or express a wish
I wish that Christmas were over
9. feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
10. order politely; express a wish for
11. invoke upon
wish you a nice evening

derived forms
1. Wish / Plural
wishes
2. Wish / Past
wished
3. Wish / Third Person
wishes
4. Wish / Present Participle
wishing
Variations of 'wish'
 
Antonym
  • begrudge
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