wish
Third Person
wishes
Present Participle
wishing
Past Tense
wished
Past Participle
wished
1
to desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible
transitive
- He regularly wishes he could travel the world.
- They wished they had invested in the stock market years ago.
- I wish I could fly like a bird and see the world from above.
- I can’t help but wish my dog could speak, even though I know it’s a fantasy.
- Regretting his decision, he wished he could turn back time.
2
to want to do or have something
transitive
- They wish to build a new house in the countryside.
- She wishes to improve her skills in painting by taking a class.
- She wishes to travel more after finishing her studies.
- He wishes to have a successful career in the medical field.
- She wishes to learn a new language before her trip next summer.
3
to hope or want something to be in a particular state
- She wished the misunderstanding resolved without any conflict.
- He wished the problem solved, but no easy solutions existed.
- They wished the conflict settled before it escalated further.
- We cannot wish these mistakes undone; we can only learn from them.
4
to express a desire or hope for something to happen in the future
- On her birthday, she closed her eyes and wished for a peaceful year ahead.
- They wished for happiness as they celebrated the new year together.
- Before starting the new project, he silently wished for everything to go smoothly.
- As the shooting star passed, she quickly wished for something special.
- They all wished for peace and harmony in their community.
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5
to convey a desire for someone to experience happiness, success, or good fortune
- I wish you all the best on your new adventure!
- Before the trip, I wished them a safe and enjoyable journey.
- With all my heart, I wish you an amazing year ahead, full of achievements.
- They wished him a speedy recovery after his surgery.
- As you begin this new chapter, I wish you nothing but happiness and fulfillment.
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6
to ask for something in a polite manner, often expressing a desire or hope
- I wish you to join us for dinner tonight, if you’re free.
- She wished him to take a moment and reconsider his decision.
- She wished the team to remain focused during the final minutes of the game.
- He wished her to accept the invitation to the event.