Wish (Noun)
Meaning 1
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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Meaning 2
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".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- It was her secret wish to travel the world before settling down.
- He made a silent wish as he blew out the candles on his birthday cake.
- Her dying wish was to see her children happy and successful.
- The charity aims to fulfill the wish of a child with a terminal illness every month.
- It has long been his wish to write a novel and have it published.
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Meaning 3
A specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire".
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Nouns denoting feelings and emotions.
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Meaning 4
The particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people".
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Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
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- It was her last wish to be buried at sea.
- He stated his wishes for the project clearly in the proposal.
- Their wishes for a more relaxed lifestyle led them to move to the countryside.
- The charity aims to grant the wishes of terminally ill children.
- The family respected the wishes of the deceased and held a private funeral.