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WISHING

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 7 meanings of the word Wishing.

How to pronounce wishing:

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Wishing - as a noun

A specific feeling of desire

Example: "He got his wish"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
want7wish10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desire7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Wishing - as a verb

To desire; to want.

Example: "I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it."

To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).

(followed by for) to hope (for a particular outcome).

(ditransitive) to bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).

Example: "We wish you a merry christmas."

(followed by to and an infinitive) to request or desire to do an activity.

To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.

Example Sentences

"I am wishing for a successful outcome."
"She was wishing to see her family again."
"They were wishing upon a shooting star."
"He started wishing for a better life."
"We should be wishing each other good luck."
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Word Game Points

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

WISHING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is WISHING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wishing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WISHING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is WISHING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wishing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WISHING has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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