Wish — synonyms, wish antonyms, definition

1. wish (Noun)

ambition aspiration compliments craving desire destination dream end goal hankering hope inclination indirect request longing mind mission object objective promise regard • • •

wish (Noun) — A specific feeling of desire. ex. "he got his wish"

wish (Noun) — An expression of some desire or inclination. ex. "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"

wish (Noun) — (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare. ex. "my best wishes"

wish (Noun) — The particular preference that you have. ex. "it was his last wish" ex. "they should respect the wishes of the people"

asking desire druthers greeting preference request salutation velleity

2. wish (Verb)

beg bid call care command covet crave desire direct entreat fancy greet hope instruct invoke lack like long for need order • • • begrudge

wish (Verb) — Hope for; have a desire for. ex. "I wish I could go home now"

wish (Verb) — Prefer or look forward to doing something. ex. "Do you wish to try this dish?"

wish (Verb) — Make or express a wish. ex. "I wish that Christmas were over"

wish (Verb) — Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of.

wish (Verb) — Order politely; express a wish for.

wish (Verb) — Invoke upon. ex. "wish you a nice evening"

desire express give tongue to greet order recognise recognize utter verbalise verbalize want congratulate desire felicitate hope please trust