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Wish

noun
/wɪʃ/
Word Frequency: 55.9

Definitions

1.nounA desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
2.nounAn expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
3.nounThe thing desired or longed for.
"My dearest wish is to see them happily married."
4.nounA water meadow.
5.verbTo desire; to want.
"I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it."
6.verbTo hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
7.verb(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
8.verb(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
"We wish you a Merry Christmas."
9.verb(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
10.verbTo recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.

Synonyms

wantcomplimentswilllikeregardcarebidindirect requestwish wellwishfulhopeintend

Rhymes With

swishcold fishwhishdishishjellyfishcrawfishodd fish
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