Definition of Wish

1. Noun. A specific feeling of desire. "He was above all wishing and desire"

Exact synonyms: Want, Wishing
Generic synonyms: Desire
Specialized synonyms: Velleity
Derivative terms: Want, Want

2. Verb. Hope for; have a wish. "They wish him to write the letter"; "I wish I could go home now"
Generic synonyms: Desire, Want
Specialized synonyms: Desire, Hope, Trust
Derivative terms: Wishing

3. Noun. An expression of some desire or inclination. "His crying was an indirect request for attention"
Exact synonyms: Indirect Request
Generic synonyms: Asking, Request

4. Verb. Prefer or wish to do something. "They wish to move "; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
Exact synonyms: Care, Like
Specialized synonyms: Please
Generic synonyms: Desire, Want

5. Noun. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare. "My best wishes"
Exact synonyms: Compliments, Regard
Language type: Plural, Plural Form
Generic synonyms: Greeting, Salutation

6. Verb. Make or express a wish. "I wish that Christmas were over"

7. Noun. The particular preference that you have. "They should respect the wishes of the people"
Generic synonyms: Druthers, Preference

8. Verb. Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of.
Exact synonyms: Wish Well
Generic synonyms: Desire, Want
Antonyms: Begrudge

9. Verb. Order politely; express a wish for.
Generic synonyms: Order

10. Verb. Invoke upon. "Bid farewell"
Exact synonyms: Bid
Specialized synonyms: Congratulate, Felicitate
Generic synonyms: Greet, Recognise, Recognize

Definition of Wish

1. v. i. To have a desire or yearning; to long; to hanker.

2. v. t. To desire; to long for; to hanker after; to have a mind or disposition toward.

3. n. Desire; eager desire; longing.

4. v. i. To have a desire or yearning; to long; to hanker.

5. v. t. To desire; to long for; to hanker after; to have a mind or disposition toward.

6. n. Desire; eager desire; longing.

Definition of Wish

1. Noun. a will for something to happen. ¹

2. Noun. (Sussex) a water meadow. ¹

3. Verb. (''with'' '''for''') to hope (for a particular outcome) ¹

4. Verb. (ditransitive) to bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something) ¹

5. Verb. To request or desire to do an activity. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Wish

1. to feel an impulse toward attainment or possession of something [v -ED, -ING, -ES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Wish

wisened
wiseness
wisenesses
wisenheimer
wisenheimers
wisening
wisens
wisent
wisents
wiser
wiserite
wises
wisest
wisewoman
wisewomen
wish'd
wish-wash
wish-washes
wish fulfilment
wish fulfilments
wish list
wish lists
wish someone well
wish well
wisha
wishable
wishbone
wishbone flower
wishbone flowers

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