wish

Nouns

• (n) a specific feeling of desire
  • he got his wish
  • he was above all wishing and desire
  wishing, want,
• (n) 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
  indirect request,
• (n) (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
  • give him my kind regards
  • my best wishes
  compliments, regard,
• (n) the particular preference that you have
  • it was his last wish
  • they should respect the wishes of the people

Verbs

• (v) hope for; have a wish
  • I wish I could go home now
• (v) prefer or wish to do something
  • Do you care to try this dish?
  • Would you like to come along to the movies?
  like, care,
• (v) make or express a wish
  • I wish that Christmas were over
• (v) feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of wish well,
• (v) order politely; express a wish for
• (v) invoke upon
  • wish you a nice evening
  • bid farewell
  bid,

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Words of close approximity