wish

wish
1. noun /wɪʃ/
a) a will for something to happen.

Your dearest wish will come true.

"I suppose all old soldiers are the same," said Mrs White. "The idea of our listening to such nonsense! How could wishes be granted in these days? And if they could, how could two hundred pounds hurt you, father?" / "Might drop on his head from the sky," said the frivolous Herbert.

2. verb /wɪʃ/
a) (with for) to hope (for a particular outcome)

Mr. White took the paw from his pocket and eyed it dubiously. "I dont know what to wish for, and thats a fact," he said slowly. "It seems to me Ive got all I want."

b) to bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something)

We wish you a Merry Christmas.


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