Meaning Of The Word Wish

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Wish Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Wish?

wish
A wish is a desire or strong feeling that you want to have something or do something.
Wish is used in expressions such as I don't wish to be rude or without wishing to be rude as a way of apologizing or warning someone when you are going to say something which might upset, annoy, or worry them.
verb: If you wish to do something or to have it done for you, you want to do it or have it done.

wish in American English
to have a longing for; want; desire; crave
intransitive verb: to desire; long; yearn
transitive verb: to want; desire; long for

wish in British English
noun: the act of wishing; the expression of some desire or mental inclination
verb: to want or desire (something, often that which cannot be or is not the case)

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