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wish
(w/I//S/ )

noun (n)

  • a specific feeling of desire(noun.feeling)
    Example:
    He got his wish.
    He was above all wishing and desire.
    Synonym:
    want, wishing
    source: wordnet30
  • an expression of some desire or inclination(noun.communication)
    Example:
    I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave.
    Synonym:
    indirect request
    source: wordnet30
  • (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare(noun.communication)
    Example:
    My best wishes.
    Synonym:
    compliments, regard
    source: wordnet30
  • the particular preference that you have(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    It was his last wish.
    They should respect the wishes of the people.
    source: wordnet30
  • Desire; eager desire; longing.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • hope for; have a wish(verb.emotion)
    Example:
    I wish I could go home now.
    source: wordnet30
  • prefer or wish to do something(verb.emotion)
    Synonym:
    care, like
    source: wordnet30
  • make or express a wish(verb.communication)
    Example:
    I wish that Christmas were over.
    source: wordnet30
  • feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of(verb.emotion)
    Synonym:
    wish well
    Antonym:
    begrudge, resent
    source: wordnet30
  • order politely; express a wish for(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • invoke upon(verb.communication)
    Example:
    Wish you a nice evening.
    Synonym:
    bid
    source: wordnet30
  • To have a desire or yearning; to long; to hanker.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To desire; to long for; to hanker after; to have a mind or disposition toward.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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