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wish as in a specific feeling of desire
- “he got his wish“
- “he was above all wishing and desire“
Synonyms
- wishing a specific feeling of desire
- want a state of extreme poverty ; the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable; anything that is necessary but lacking; a specific feeling of desire; feel or have a desire for; have need of; hunt or look for; wish or demand the presence of; be without, lack
wish as in 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 an expression of some desire or inclination
wish as in (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone’s welfare
- “give him my kind regards“
- “my best wishes“
Synonyms
- regard deem to be; look at attentively ; connect closely and often incriminatingly; (usually preceded by `in’) a detail or point; paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people); (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone’s welfare; a long fixed look; the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded); a feeling of friendship and esteem; an attitude of admiration or esteem
- compliments (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone’s welfare
wish as in the particular preference that you have
- “it was his last wish“
- “they should respect the wishes of the people“
wish as in hope for
- “have a wish“
- “I wish I could go home now“
wish as in prefer or wish to do something
- “Do you care to try this dish?“
- “Would you like to come along to the movies?“
Synonyms
- care feel concern or interest; provide care for; prefer or wish to do something; be in charge of, act on, or dispose of; be concerned with; the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something; judiciousness in avoiding harm or danger; an anxious feeling; a cause for feeling concern; attention and management implying responsibility for safety; activity involved in maintaining something in good working order
- like a similar kind; a kind of person; resembling or similar; equal in amount or value; having the same or similar characteristics; conforming in every respect; prefer or wish to do something; find enjoyable or agreeable; be fond of; feel about or towards; want to have
wish as in make or express a wish
- “I wish that Christmas were over“
wish as in feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
Synonyms
- wish well feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
wish as in order politely
- “express a wish for“
wish as in invoke upon
- “wish you a nice evening“
- “bid farewell“
Synonyms
- bid an authoritative direction or instruction to do something ; an attempt to get something; a formal proposal to buy at a specified price ; (bridge) the number of tricks a bridge player is willing to contract to make ; propose a payment; invoke upon; ask for or request earnestly; make a demand, as for a card or a suit or a show of hands; make a serious effort to attain something; ask someone in a friendly way to do something