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1. wish - noun

· a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"

Synonym(s): wishing, want

Hypernym(s): desire




2. wish - noun

· an expression of some desire or inclination; "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention"

Synonym(s): indirect_request

Hypernym(s): request, asking




3. wish - noun

· (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"

Synonym(s): regard, compliments

Hypernym(s): greeting, salutation




4. wish - noun

· the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"

Hypernym(s): preference, druthers




5. wish - verb

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

Hypernym(s): desire, want




6. wish - verb

· prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

Synonym(s): care, like

Hypernym(s): desire, want




7. wish - verb

· make or express a wish; "I wish that Christmas were over"

Hypernym(s): express, verbalize, verbalise, utter, give_tongue_to




8. wish - verb

· feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

Synonym(s): wish_well

Hypernym(s): desire, want

Antonym(s): begrudge




9. wish - verb

· order politely; express a wish for

Hypernym(s): order




10. wish - verb

· invoke upon; "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"

Synonym(s): bid

Hypernym(s): greet, recognize, recognise





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