noun Download 🔗Share A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen. Examples : "Her birthday wishes included a new bicycle and a trip to the beach. " emotion mind soul Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power. Examples : "Blowing out the candles on her birthday cake, Lily made three secret wishes, hoping some kind of magic would make them come true. " mythology supernatural religion Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The thing desired or longed for. Examples : "My dearest wish is to see them happily married." emotion mind soul Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A water meadow. Examples : "The cattle grazed peacefully in the wishes, enjoying the lush, damp grass near the river. " environment area geography nature place Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To desire; to want. Examples : "She wishes to become a doctor when she grows up. " mind soul attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive). Examples : "She wishes her brother may recover quickly from his illness. " emotion mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome). Examples : "She wishes for good luck on her exam tomorrow. " attitude emotion mind Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something). Examples : "We wish you a Merry Christmas." emotion action communication attitude mind soul Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity. Examples : "My younger brother wishes to learn how to play the guitar. " mind action attitude Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of. Examples : "The professor wishes her best student for the prestigious scholarship, highlighting their hard work and dedication. " communication language action society Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading