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"
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
"give him my kind regards"
"my best wishes"
the particular preference that you have
"it was his last wish"
"they should respect the wishes of the people"
A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
"I really wish it would stop raining so we could finally have our picnic."
In plain English: A wish is something you really want to happen but cannot control.
"She made a wish when she blew out the candles on her birthday cake."
Usage: Use this noun when referring to a specific expression of desire made by someone else rather than your own internal feeling. Distinguish it from the verb form, which describes the act of wanting something yourself.
order politely; express a wish for
"Please wish me to take that heavy box down from the shelf, as I can't reach it myself."
To desire; to want.
"I really wish I could travel to Japan next year."
In plain English: To wish is to hope for something you want to happen but cannot control.
"I wish I could fly to the moon tonight."
A surname.
"The new neighbor, Mr. Wish, waved at us from his porch while gardening."
The word "wish" comes from the Old English verb wȳsċan, which originally meant to express a desire or hope. It traveled into Middle English as wisshen and eventually became the modern term we use today for making wishes.