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wish

/wɪʃ/
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noun

  • A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
  • An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
  • The thing desired or longed for.

    "My dearest wish is to see them happily married."

  • A water meadow.

verb

  • To desire; to want.

    "I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it."

  • To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
  • (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
  • (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).

    "We wish you a Merry Christmas."

  • (followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
  • To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.

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