wish - Definition and Meaning

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(verb)

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feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen

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we wished for peace

he wished that he had practised the routines

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(verb)

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want to do something

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they wish to become involved

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(verb)

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hope that (someone) has to deal with someone or something undesirable

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he wouldn't wish Arthur on anyone

(noun)

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a desire or hope for something to happen

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the union has reiterated its wish for an agreement

her wish to be a mother

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