wish
nouns
a specific feeling of desire
"he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"
an expression of some desire or inclination
"I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention"
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
"give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"
the particular preference that you have
"it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"
is a type of (narrower)
the right or chance to choose
"given my druthers, I'd eat cake"
verbs
hope for; have a wish
"I wish I could go home now"
is derived from
prefer or wish to do something
"Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
make or express a wish
"I wish that Christmas were over"
is a type of (narrower)
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
"She expressed her anger"; "He uttered a curse"
feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
antonym
order politely; express a wish for
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