Word Games Pro Dictionary
wish
A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 4
- Starts with
- W
- Ends with
- H
- Contains
- IS
- Scrabble score
- 10
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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noun
A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
The thing desired or longed for.
“My dearest wish is to see them happily married.”
A water meadow.
verb
To desire; to want.
“I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.”
To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
“We wish you a Merry Christmas.”
(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
In context
Example Sentences
My dearest wish is to see them happily married.
I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.
We wish you a Merry Christmas.