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

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