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

2. (noun) 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"

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

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

5. (verb) wish
hope for; have a wish
"I wish I could go home now"

6. (verb) 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?"

7. (verb) wish
make or express a wish
"I wish that Christmas were over"

8. (verb) wish, wish well
feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

9. (verb) wish
order politely; express a wish for

10. (verb) wish, bid
invoke upon
"wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"

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