verbπShareTo desire; to want."Here are a few options, increasing in nuance: She is wishing for a new bicycle for her birthday. I am wishing I had studied more for the test. He is wishing he could go to the party with his friends. " mindemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive)."She's been wishing that she may get a good grade on her exam. "mindsoulemotionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome)."She was wishing for a new bicycle for her birthday. "attitudeemotionmindChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something)."We wish you a Merry Christmas."emotionactionattitudeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity."I am wishing to go to the park this afternoon. "mindemotionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of."The teacher was wishing her student well in the upcoming competition, seeking confidence for the student. "communicationbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of making a wish."The child's fervent wishing on the fallen eyelash revealed how much he wanted a puppy. "mindsoulreligionphilosophyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
