nounπShareA desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen."Her birthday wishes included a new bicycle and a trip to the beach. "emotionmindsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power."Blowing out the candles on her birthday cake, Lily made three secret wishes, hoping some kind of magic would make them come true. "mythologysupernaturalreligionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe thing desired or longed for."My dearest wish is to see them happily married."emotionmindsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA water meadow."The cattle grazed peacefully in the wishes, enjoying the lush, damp grass near the river. "environmentareageographynatureplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo desire; to want."She wishes to become a doctor when she grows up. "mindsoulattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive)."She wishes her brother may recover quickly from his illness. "emotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome)."She wishes for good luck on her exam tomorrow. "attitudeemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something)."We wish you a Merry Christmas."emotionactioncommunicationattitudemindsoulChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity."My younger brother wishes to learn how to play the guitar. "mindactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of."The professor wishes her best student for the prestigious scholarship, highlighting their hard work and dedication. "communicationlanguageactionsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
