noun
- A specific feeling of desire.
- usage: "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"
- An expression of some desire or inclination.
- usage: "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention"
- synonyms: indirect request
- Usually plural. ( a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare)
- usage: "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"
- synonyms: regard, compliments
- The particular preference that you have.
- usage: "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"
verb
- Hope for; have a wish.
- usage: "I wish I could go home now"
- Prefer or wish to do something.
- usage: "Do you care to try this dish"; "Would you like to come along to the movies"
- Make or express a wish.
- usage: "I wish that Christmas were over"
- Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of.
- synonyms: wish well
- Order politely; express a wish for.
- Invoke upon.
- usage: "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"
- synonyms: bid
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