wish

noun

  1. 1

    the particular preference that you have

    it was his last wish

    they should respect the wishes of the people

  2. 2

    (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

    give him my kind regards

    my best wishes

  3. 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. 4

    a specific feeling of desire

    he got his wish

    he was above all wishing and desire

verb

  1. 1

    invoke upon

    wish you a nice evening

    bid farewell

  2. 2

    order politely; express a wish for

  3. 3

    make or express a wish

    I wish that Christmas were over

  4. 4

    hope for; have a wish

    I wish I could go home now

  5. 5

    feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

  6. 6

    prefer or wish to do something

    Do you care to try this dish?

    Would you like to come along to the movies?

Synonyms

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