nounπShareA desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen."My biggest wish is to finish my project before the deadline. "mindemotionsoulphilosophyattitudebeingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power."My grandmother held a small, wooden doll, believing it held a wish for a long and healthy life. "supernaturalmythologyreligionsoulmindemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe thing desired or longed for."My dearest wish is to see them happily married."mindsoulemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA water meadow."The farmer carefully tended the crops growing in the lush wish, making sure the water supply was adequate. "environmentnatureplacegeographyagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo desire; to want."I wish I had studied more for the math test. "mindsoulemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive)."I wish my son may get good grades in school. "mindsoulemotionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome)."I wish for good weather tomorrow. "attitudemindsoulpossibilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something)."We wish you a Merry Christmas."communicationlanguageactionhumansoulessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity."I wish to study harder for my next history test. "mindsoulemotionattitudeessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of."The teacher wished her students well on their upcoming exam, hoping they would succeed. "communicationlanguageactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
