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Meaning of wish

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

wish

Pronunciation:/wɪʃ/

noun

Definitions

  1. A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.

  2. An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.

  3. The thing desired or longed for.

    Example: My dearest wish is to see them happily married.

  4. A water meadow.

verb

Definitions

  1. To desire; to want.

    Example: I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.

  2. To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).

  3. (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).

  4. (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).

    Example: We wish you a Merry Christmas.