Noun
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the particular preference that you have
"it was his last wish"
"they should respect the wishes of the people"
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(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
"give him my kind regards"
"my best wishes"
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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"
- indirect request -
a specific feeling of desire
"he got his wish"
"he was above all wishing and desire"
Verb
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invoke upon
"wish you a nice evening"
"bid farewell"
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order politely
express a wish for
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feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
- wish well -
make or express a wish
"I wish that Christmas were over"
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prefer or wish to do something
"Do you care to try this dish?"
"Would you like to come along to the movies?"
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hope for
have a wish
"I wish I could go home now"