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wish


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noun

Definition of WISH

1
a : an act or instance of wishing or desire : want <a wish to travel> b : an object of desire : goal
2
a : an expressed will or desire : mandate b : a request or command couched as a wish
3
: an invocation of good or evil fortune on someone
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Examples of WISH

  1. He has a wish to be reunited with his son.
  2. The genie will grant you three wishes.
  3. Send her my good wishes.

First Known Use of WISH

14th century

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