wish /wɪʃ/
1. a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"
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"
synset: wish, indirect_request
3. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"
synset: regard, wish, compliments
4. the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"
synset: wish
1. hope for; have a wish; "I wish I could go home now"
synset: wish
2. prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
3. make or express a wish; "I wish that Christmas were over"
synset: wish
4. feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
5. order politely; express a wish for
synset: wish
6. invoke upon; "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"
Princeton University "About WordNet." WordNet. Princeton University. 2010.
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