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WISH

(noun, verb)
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There are 9 meanings of the word Wish.

How to pronounce wish:

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Wish - as a noun

A specific feeling of desire

Example: "He got his wish"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
want7wishing14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desire7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An expression of some desire or inclination

Example: "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indirect request

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

Example: "Give him my kind regards"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
compliments19regard8

The particular preference that you have

Example: "It was his last wish"

Wish - as a verb

To hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

Example: "Do you care to try this dish?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
care6like8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desire7want7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make or express a wish

Example: "I wish that christmas were over"

Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wish well
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
begrudge13

Order politely; express a wish for

Invoke upon

Example: "Wish you a nice evening"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bid6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
greet6recognise12recognize21
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I made a wish upon a shooting star."
"Her wish was to travel the world."
"He whispered his wish into the night."
"My lifelong wish is to be happy."
"They granted his wish and gave him a promotion."
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Word Game Points

Is WISH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wish is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WISH has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is WISH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wish is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WISH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.

Is WISH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wish is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WISH has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.

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