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wish

/wɪʃ/

Synonyms of wish Antonyms of wish Examples of wish Usage of wish Parts of wish Definition that contains wish Words sounding like wish Explanation of wish

verb
prefer or wish to do something
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care like

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want desire
verb
feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
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wish well

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begrudge

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want desire
noun
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
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"my best wishes"

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compliments regard

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greeting salutation
verb
invoke upon
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"wish you a nice evening"

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bid

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recognise recognize greet
noun
an expression of some desire or inclination
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"I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"

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indirect request

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request asking
noun
a specific feeling of desire
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"he got his wish" "he was above all wishing and desire"

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want wishing

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desire
verb
hope for; have a wish
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"I wish I could go home now"

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desire want
verb
make or express a wish
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"I wish that Christmas were over"

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utter give tongue to express verbalize verbalise
verb
order politely; express a wish for
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order
noun
the particular preference that you have
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"it was his last wish" "they should respect the wishes of the people"

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preference druthers

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