wish
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/wɪʃ/
English
Definitions
noun
- A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
- An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
- The thing desired or longed for.“My dearest wish is to see them happily married.”
- A water meadow.
verb
- To desire; to want.“I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.”
- To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
- (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
- (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).“We wish you a Merry Christmas.”
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Synonyms
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