wish
noun
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the particular preference that you have“It was their last wish.”
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(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfareregard
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an expression of some desire or inclination“I could tell that it was their wish that the guests leave.”indirect request
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a specific feeling of desire“I got my wish.”wishingwant
verb
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invoke upon“wish you a nice evening”
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order politely“express a wish for”
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make or express a wish“I wish that Christmas were over”
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hope for“have a wish”
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feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune ofwish well
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prefer or wish to do somethingcare