Definitions
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noun
A hope or strong want for something.
Examples
- It is my wish to travel the world.
- I hope your wish comes true.
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noun
A hope you say in your mind, as if by magic.
Examples
- She closed her eyes and made a wish before blowing out the candles.
- Make a wish when you see a shooting star.
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noun
The thing that you want most.
Examples
- My dearest wish is to see them happy.
- You have my best wishes.
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noun
A wet meadow near a river, in some dialects.
Examples
- Cows grazed on the wish by the river.
- The old farm had a low wish that flooded each spring.
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verb
To want something.
Examples
- I will come tomorrow, if you wish.
- I wish to speak to the manager.
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verb
To hope that something is true or will happen.
Examples
- I wish it may be so.
- She heard the news and wished it was not true.
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verb
To want something that may not be possible.
Examples
- I wish I could fly.
- He did not know what to wish for, because he had all he needed.
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verb
To say kind words to someone, as a greeting.
Examples
- We wish you a merry Christmas.
- I wish you every success in your new job.
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verb
To want to do something, in formal speech.
Examples
- Anyone who wishes to may leave now.
- She wished to speak with the manager.
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verb
To send or recommend someone to a person, in old-fashioned use.
Examples
- A friend wished me to the merchant for a job.
- He wished his cousin to the baker as an apprentice.