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wish - Dictionary definition and meaning for wish

WISH

  • (noun) the particular preference that you have

    "it was his last wish", "they should respect the wishes of the people"

  • (noun) (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

    "give him my kind regards", "my best wishes"

    synonyms : compliments , regard

  • (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"

    synonyms : indirect request

  • (noun) a specific feeling of desire

    "he got his wish", "he was above all wishing and desire"

    synonyms : want , wishing

  • (verb) invoke upon

    "wish you a nice evening", "bid farewell"

    synonyms : bid

    She bid him goodbye. -added by naila_inlas

  • (verb) order politely; express a wish for

  • (verb) make or express a wish

    "I wish that Christmas were over"

  • (verb) hope for; have a wish

    "I wish I could go home now"

  • (verb) feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

    synonyms : wish well

  • (verb) prefer or wish to do something

    "Do you care to try this dish?", "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

    synonyms : care , like

WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


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