Sekirov Dictionary

wish

/ˈwɪʃ/

verb 6
noun 4
forms 7
phrases 2

verb6

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to hope for something that is impossible or that will probably not happen
- I wish I could go back in time and teach myself what I know now.
- I wished (that) it would rain.
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To 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.
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To request or desire to do an activity.
- Anyone who wishes to may leave now.
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To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
- We wish you a merry Christmas.
- I wouldn't wish that on my worst enemy.
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To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
- I was wished to your worship by a gentleman. — 1610
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(no longer used) To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
- I wish he mean me well, that he takes so much pains! — 1748

noun4

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A 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
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The thing desired or longed for.
- My dearest wish is to see them happily married.
- You have my best wishes.
An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
A water meadow.

forms

wish'd · wished · wishedst · wishing · wishes · wisheth · wishest

Phrases with wish

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