wished; wishing; wishes
1
: to have a desire for (something, such as something unattainable)
wished he could live his life over
2
: to give expression to as a wish : bid
wish them good night
3
a
: to give form to (a wish)
b
: to express a wish for
c
: to request in the form of a wish : order
d
: to desire (a person or thing) to be as specified
cannot wish our problems away
4
: to confer (something unwanted) on someone : foist
1
: to have a desire : want
wishing for more
2
: to make a wish
wish on a falling star
wisher
noun
Examples of wish in a Sentence
Verb
You may use the telephone, if you wish.
She wished them a happy New Year.
We wish you a Merry Christmas.
Noun
He has a wish to be reunited with his son.
The genie will grant you three wishes.
Send her my good wishes.
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Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
This requires all who wish to support those directly affected by Helene, and others affected by the storms before and those to come, to consider long-term financial support for recovery solutions that strengthen communities in addition to immediate relief donations.
—Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Families can hang out with Santa, give Santa their Christmas wishes and read stories.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Given the number and variety of components provided, those wishing to extend their knowledge will find hundreds of suitable projects online.
—Bob Beacham, Popular Science, 22 Nov. 2024
This requires all who wish to support those directly affected by Helene, and others affected by the storms before and those to come, to consider long-term financial support for recovery solutions that strengthen communities in addition to immediate relief donations.
—Patricia McIlreavy, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
Our aim is to honor and fulfill the wishes of Halyna and her family.
—Carolyn Giardina, Variety, 20 Nov. 2024
Families can hang out with Santa, give Santa their Christmas wishes and read stories.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 13 Nov. 2024
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“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wish. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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wish
2 of 2 noun1
a
: an act or instance of wishing or desire
a wish to travel
b
: an object of desire : goal
I got my wish—a good score on the test
2
: a wishing of good fortune
sends her best wishes
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