wish
noun
- 1
the particular preference that you have
it was his last wish
they should respect the wishes of the people
- 2
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
give him my kind regards
my best wishes
- 3
an expression of some desire or inclination
I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave
his crying was an indirect request for attention
- 4
a specific feeling of desire
he got his wish
he was above all wishing and desire
verb
- 1
invoke upon
wish you a nice evening
bid farewell
- 2
order politely; express a wish for
- 3
make or express a wish
I wish that Christmas were over
- 4
hope for; have a wish
I wish I could go home now
- 5
feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
- 6
prefer or wish to do something
Do you care to try this dish?
Would you like to come along to the movies?
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