wish

//wɪʃ//
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Verb

wishInfinitive
wishPresent tense
wishedPast tense
wishedPast participle
wishingPresent participle
wishesThird-person singular
1

to want something to happen or to be true, especially something that seems unlikely or impossible

I wish I could fly like a bird.

2

to hope that someone has something good or experiences something pleasant

I wish you good luck on your exam.

3

to want or desire something

I wish to travel around the world someday.

Noun

wishSingular
wishesPlural
1

a desire or hope for something to happen

Her wish is to travel around the world.

2

an expression of a desire or hope, especially for someone's happiness or success

Please send her my best wishes for her new job.

Synonym

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