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wish   (TTS Sound)

The noun wish has 4 senses

• wish, wishing, want -- (a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire")


• wish, indirect request -- (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")


• regard, wish, compliments -- ((usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes")


• wish -- (the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people")

The verb wish has 6 senses

• wish -- (hope for; have a wish; "I wish I could go home now")


• wish, care, like -- (prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?")


• wish -- (make or express a wish; "I wish that Christmas were over")


• wish, wish well -- (feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of)


• wish -- (order politely; express a wish for)


• wish, bid -- (invoke upon; "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell")