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wish > 11 senses
NOUN1wish, wishing, wantA specific feeling of desire
2wish, indirect requestAn expression of some desire or inclination
3wish, regard, compliments(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
4wishThe particular preference that you have
VERB1wishHope for
2wish, care, likePrefer or wish to do something
3wish, willHave in mind
4wishMake or express a wish
5wish, wish wellFeel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
6wishOrder politely
7wish, bidInvoke upon
wish > pronunciation
Soundswih'sh
Rhymesabolish, accomplish, admonish, and 155 more rhymes in ihsh at the HyperDic website...
wish > noun 1, feeling
MeaningA specific feeling of desire.
Examples"he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"
Synonymswishing, want
Narrowervelleity
Broaderdesire
Verbswish; wish; wish; wish
wish > noun 2, communication
MeaningAn expression of some desire or inclination.
Examples"I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"
Synonymsindirect request
Broaderrequest, asking
Verbswish; wish; wish
wish > noun 3, communication
Meaning(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare.
Examples"my best wishes"
Synonymsregard, compliments
Broadergreeting, salutation
Usageplural, plural form
Verbswish
wish > noun 4, cognition
MeaningThe particular preference that you have.
Examples"it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"
Broaderpreference, druthers
wish > verb 1, emotion
MeaningHope for. Have a wish.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s to INFINITIVE
ModelThey wish him to write the letter
Examples"I wish I could go home now"
Narrowerhope, trust, desire
Broaderdesire, want
Nounswish, wishing; wish
wish > verb 2, emotion
MeaningPrefer or wish to do something.
PatternSomebody ----s to INFINITIVE
ModelThey wish him to write the letter; They wish to move
Synonymscare, like
Narrowerplease
Broaderdesire, want
Nounswish
wish > verb 3, cognition
MeaningHave in mind.
PatternSomebody ----s to INFINITIVE
Synonymswill
Narrowerintend, mean, think
wish > verb 4, communication
MeaningMake or express a wish.
PatternSomebody ----s that CLAUSE
Examples"I wish that Christmas were over"
Broaderexpress, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give tongue to
Similar towish
Nounswish; wish
wish > verb 5, emotion
MeaningFeel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody something
Synonymswish well
Broaderdesire, want
Contrarybegrudge, resent
Nounswish; wish
wish > verb 6, communication
MeaningOrder politely. Express a wish for.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Broaderorder
Similar towish
wish > verb 7, communication
MeaningInvoke upon.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody something; Somebody ----s something to somebody
Examples"wish you a nice evening"
Synonymsbid
Narrowercongratulate, felicitate
Broadergreet, recognize, recognise
Nounswish

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