English to English
wish
(w/I//S/
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noun (n)
- an expression of some desire or inclination(noun.communication)Example:
I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave.
source: wordnet30 - (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare(noun.communication)Example:
My best wishes.
source: wordnet30 - the particular preference that you have(noun.cognition)Example:
It was his last wish.
They should respect the wishes of the people.
source: wordnet30 - Desire; eager desire; longing.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- hope for; have a wish(verb.emotion)Example:
I wish I could go home now.
source: wordnet30 - make or express a wish(verb.communication)Example:
I wish that Christmas were over.
source: wordnet30 - order politely; express a wish for(verb.communication)source: wordnet30
- To have a desire or yearning; to long; to hanker.(verb)source: webster1913
- To desire; to long for; to hanker after; to have a mind or disposition toward.(verb)source: webster1913