wish (Meaning)
wish (n)
a specific feeling of desire
an expression of some desire or inclination
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
the particular preference that you have
wish (v)
hope for; have a wish
prefer or wish to do something
make or express a wish
feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
order politely; express a wish for
invoke upon
wish (v. t.)
To have a desire or yearning; to long; to hanker.
To desire; to long for; to hanker after; to have a mind or disposition toward.
To frame or express desires concerning; to invoke in favor of, or against, any one; to attribute, or cal down, in desire; to invoke; to imprecate.
To recommend; to seek confidence or favor in behalf of.
wish (n.)
Desire; eager desire; longing.
Expression of desire; request; petition; hence, invocation or imprecation.
A thing desired; an object of desire.
Synonyms & Antonyms of wish
wish Sentence Examples
- I wish upon a falling star for my dreams to come true.
- If only I could wish away all my worries and anxieties.
- The child made a heartfelt wish for a new doll.
- I wish I had the time to pursue all my passions and hobbies.
- The cake was so tantalizing that I could hardly resist my wish to have a slice.
- I wish my parents could be here to witness my graduation.
- The scientist harbored a secret wish to find the cure for cancer.
- The traveler wished she had brought more sunscreen on her adventure.
- The artist's wish was to capture the beauty of nature through her paintings.
- I wish I had known the lottery numbers yesterday, but alas, it's too late now.
FAQs About the word wish
a specific feeling of desire, an expression of some desire or inclination, (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare, the particular
impose, inflict, entail, palm off, palm, fob off, force, foist,pass off,misrepresent
No antonyms found.
I wish upon a falling star for my dreams to come true.
If only I could wish away all my worries and anxieties.
The child made a heartfelt wish for a new doll.
I wish I had the time to pursue all my passions and hobbies.
