Wish meaning

What does “wish” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“wish” is a noun and verb with 10 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a specific feeling of desire.

wish

a specific feeling of desire
“he got his wish”
“he was above all wishing and desire”
Synonymswishing want
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”
Synonymsindirect request
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
“give him my kind regards”
“my best wishes”
Synonymsregard compliments
the particular preference that you have
“it was his last wish”
“they should respect the wishes of the people”

hope for; have a wish
“I wish I could go home now”
prefer or wish to do something
“Do you care to try this dish?”
“Would you like to come along to the movies?”
Synonymscare like
make or express a wish
“I wish that Christmas were over”
feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
Synonymswish well
Oppositesbegrudge
order politely; express a wish for
invoke upon
“wish you a nice evening”
“bid farewell”
Synonymsbid

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University