Definition, synonyms and related words
plural of wish
"The judge heard the wishes of both parties before making her final ruling."
In plain English: Wishes are things you really want to happen but cannot control yourself.
"He made many wishes for his family's happiness."
Third-person singular simple present indicative form of wish
"She wishes she could travel more often, but her busy schedule keeps her grounded at home."
In plain English: To wish is to say you really want something to happen, even though it might not come true.
"She wishes she could travel to Paris next summer."
Derived from Old English wiðscian, wishes originally meant to speak against or oppose something. The term later evolved through Middle English to denote expressing a desire, retaining its core sense of voicing an intent contrary to current reality.