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wishing
verb
noun
To desire; to want.
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/ˈwɪʃɪŋ/ /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/
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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.
noun
The act of making a wish.
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Example Sentences
I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.
We wish you a Merry Christmas.