wish

IPA: wˈɪʃ

noun

  • A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
  • An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
  • The thing desired or longed for.
  • (Sussex) A water meadow.
  • A surname.

verb

  • (transitive) To desire; to want.
  • (transitive, now rare) To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
  • (intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
  • (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
  • (intransitive, followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
  • (transitive) To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
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