wish
/wɪʃ/
noun
- A feeling of wanting something that is not likely to happen or is difficult to achieve.
- Her wish is to travel around the world someday.
- The king granted the peasant's wish for a small farm.
- He made a wish before blowing out the candles.
- A polite expression of hope for someone's happiness or success.
- Please send your best wishes to your grandmother.
- With warm wishes, your friend, Maria.
- They offered their wishes for a speedy recovery.
verb
- To want something to happen or be true, even though it is unlikely or impossible.
- She wishes she had studied harder for the test.
- I wish I could fly like a bird.
- They wish the rain would stop so they can go outside.
- To express a hope that someone has good luck, happiness, or success.
- We wish you a happy birthday!
- He wished his friend good luck before the exam.
- I wish you all the best in your new job.
- To want something and ask for it, often in a magical or formal way.
- The genie told him he could wish for anything he wanted.
- He wished upon a star for peace in the world.
- She closed her eyes and wished for a new bike.
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