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List of meaning for wish

wish, wishing, want(noun)

a specific feeling of desire

"he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"

wish, indirect request(noun)

an expression of some desire or inclination

"I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention"

regard, wish, compliments(noun)

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

"give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"

wish(verb)

the particular preference that you have

"it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"

wish(verb)

hope for; have a wish

"I wish I could go home now"

wish, care, like(verb)

prefer or wish to do something

"Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

wish(verb)

make or express a wish

"I wish that Christmas were over"

wish, wish well(verb)

feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

wish(verb)

order politely; express a wish for

wish, bid(verb)

invoke upon

"wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"

to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable

despite my protestations, the dreaded position of club secretary was wished on me

to see fit

you're free to sit wherever you wish

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