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wish
wish /ˈwɪʃ/
noun
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)
A specific feeling of desire
(
want
, wishing
, wish
)
a specific feeling of desire
He got his wish
he got his wish
He was above all wishing and desire
he was above all wishing and desire
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An expression of some desire or inclination
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indirect request
, wish
)
an expression of some desire or inclination
I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave
I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave
His crying was an indirect request for attention
his crying was an indirect request for attention
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The particular preference that you have
(
wish
)
the particular preference that you have
It was his last wish
it was his last wish
They should respect the wishes of the people
they should respect the wishes of the people
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(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
(
compliments
, wish
, regard
)
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
Give him my kind regards
give him my kind regards
My best wishes
my best wishes
verb
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()
Hope for; have a wish
(
wish
)
hope for; have a wish
I wish I could go home now
I wish I could go home now
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Prefer or wish to do something
(
care
, wish
, like
)
prefer or wish to do something
Do you care to try this dish?
Do you care to try this dish?
Would you like to come along to the movies?
Would you like to come along to the movies?
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()
Make or express a wish
(
wish
)
make or express a wish
I wish that Christmas were over
I wish that Christmas were over
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Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
(
wish well
, wish
)
feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
I wish for peace and harmony in the world.
I wish for peace and harmony in the world.
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Invoke upon
(
wish
, bid
)
invoke upon
Wish you a nice evening
wish you a nice evening
Bid farewell
bid farewell
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Order politely; express a wish for
(
wish
)
order politely; express a wish for