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wishesnoun
Plural form of wish.
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wishes
A wish is a hope or desire for something. In fiction, wishes can be used as plot devices. In folklore, opportunities for "making a wish" or for wishes to "come true" or "be granted" are themes that are sometimes used.
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
wishes
[from the British usk, water]. Low lands liable to be overflowed.
Editors Contribution
wishesverb
Verb form of the word wish.
The wishes of love and peace are so beautiful to see.
Submitted by MaryC on June 2, 2020
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Rank popularity for the word 'wishes' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4796
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of wishes in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of wishes in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of wishes in a Sentence
My longtime girlfriend and I were extremely blessed to have a son last week. Our family is excited and thank you all for the well wishes! i've been quiet about this because I didn't want to create a distraction for my team and appreciate the privacy in this joyous time.
Facts are stubborn things and whatever may be our wishes, our inclinations, or the dictates of our passions, they cannot alter the state of facts and evidence.
Far from the madding crowd's ignoble strife, Their sober wishes never learn'd to stray; Along the cool sequester'd vale of life They kept the noiseless tenor of their way.
The governor made the position very clear that any Iraqi who wishes to defend Iraq is welcome to do so, provided that they are fighting under the Iraqi banner and under the command and control of the Iraqi official security forces.
I was in jail for 87 days. Lin Wood was raising money on my behalf, and Lin Wood held me in jail for 87 days – disrespected my wishes, put me on media interviews which I should never have done … along with John Pierce ; they said I was safer in jail instead of at home with my family.
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