What is the meaning of wishing?

noun

  • A specific feeling of desire.
    • usage: "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"

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.
  • Order politely; express a wish for.
  • Invoke upon.
    • usage: "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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