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English to English noun
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a specific feeling of desire |  | Example: he got his wish
he was above all wishing and desire
source: wordnet30
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an expression of some desire or inclination | | Example: I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave
his crying was an indirect request for attention
source: wordnet30
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(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare | | Example: give him my kind regards
my best wishes
source: wordnet30
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the particular preference that you have | | Example: it was his last wish
they should respect the wishes of the people
source: wordnet30
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Desire; eager desire; longing. | | source: webster1913 verb
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hope for; have a wish | | Example: I wish I could go home now
source: wordnet30
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prefer or wish to do something | | Example: Do you care to try this dish?
Would you like to come along to the movies?
source: wordnet30
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make or express a wish | | Example: I wish that Christmas were over
source: wordnet30
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feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of | | source: wordnet30
| 10 |
order politely; express a wish for | | source: wordnet30
| 11 |
invoke upon | | Example: wish you a nice evening
bid farewell
source: wordnet30
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To have a desire or yearning; to long; to hanker. | | source: webster1913
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To desire; to long for; to hanker after; to have a mind or disposition toward. | | source: webster1913
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