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Wish

Noun

Definitions

1.NounA desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
"It is my wish that the bequest (should) be given to an almshouse.; make someone's wish come true"
2.NounAn expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
"make a wish"
3.NounThe thing desired or longed for.
"My dearest wish is to see them happily married.; You have my best wishes."
4.NounA water meadow.
5.VerbTo desire; to want.
"I'll come tomorrow, if you wish (it).; I wish it to be known that I wish them all to leave the company.; Anyone who wishes an aisle seat should see an attendant."
6.VerbTo hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
7.VerbTo hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
"I wish I could go back in time and teach myself what I know now.; I wished (that) it would rain."
8.VerbTo bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
"We wish you a merry Christmas."
9.VerbTo request or desire to do an activity.
"Anyone who wishes to may leave now."
10.VerbTo recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
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