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  • Definition
    • wish :a specific feeling of desire
      • he got his wish|he was above all wishing and desire

    • wish :hope for; have a wish
      • I wish I could go home now

    • wish :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

    • wish :prefer or wish to do something
      • Do you care to try this dish?|Would you like to come along to the movies?

    • wish :(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
      • give him my kind regards|my best wishes

    • wish :make or express a wish
      • I wish that Christmas were over

    • wish :the particular preference that you have
      • it was his last wish|they should respect the wishes of the people

    • wish :invoke upon
      • wish you a nice evening|bid farewell

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