wish
Language: EN · Kind: word · Transcription: [/ˈwɪʃ/]
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1. wish (noun) — sense 1
Definition: A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
Example: It is my wish that the bequest (should) be given to an almshouse.
2. wish (noun) — sense 2
Definition: An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
Example: make a wish
3. wish (noun) — sense 3
Definition: The thing desired or longed for.
Example: My dearest wish is to see them happily married.
4. wish (verb) — sense 4
Definition: To desire; to want.
Example: I'll come tomorrow, if you wish (it).
5. wish (verb) — sense 5
Definition: To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
Example: I wish he mean me well, that he takes so much pains!
6. wish (verb) — sense 6
Definition: To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
Example: I wish I could go back in time and teach myself what I know now.
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