1
as in to impose
to offer (something fake, useless, or inferior) as genuine, useful, or valuable
despite my protestations, the dreaded position of club secretary was wished on me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
2
as in to please
to see fit
you're free to sit wherever you wish
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in request
Synonyms & Similar Words
as in to crave
to have an earnest wish to own or enjoy
having her own home was something she had wished for since she was a child
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of wish
Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
States With Medicaid Requirements Released For Public Comment Iowa, South Carolina and Utah are all wishing for amendments to be made to their state policies regarding Medicaid work requirements and each are still at the public comment stage of the process.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
De Bruyne’s daughter and wife then added their best wishes; never mind tugging on the heart strings, this was like a bell ringing.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for wish
Verb
As part of the settlement, students in the club who wish to participate in the game will be able to do so with a parental permission slip.
—Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 14 May 2025
States With Medicaid Requirements Released For Public Comment Iowa, South Carolina and Utah are all wishing for amendments to be made to their state policies regarding Medicaid work requirements and each are still at the public comment stage of the process.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Noun
Her wish for privacy in the period surrounding Archie’s birth may have been understandable, but meant her relations with the press took a dive.
—Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 22 May 2025
De Bruyne’s daughter and wife then added their best wishes; never mind tugging on the heart strings, this was like a bell ringing.
—Sam Lee, New York Times, 21 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for wish
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wish
Noun
-
The White House did not respond to a request for comment.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
25 May 2025
-
White did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Johnson’s concerns.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
24 May 2025
Noun
-
Though the setup feels familiar, the film smartly never places faith, desire, and family in simplistic opposition.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
26 May 2025
-
The signatories essentially argue that the role of court itself, as well as that of the European Convention on Human Rights, needs to be re-considered in light of states’ desire to intensify such migration control measures.—
Frey Lindsay,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
Noun
-
But Tyler, the Creator believes delusion is a must for artists and creatives across the board.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
29 May 2025
-
Plus, opting for styles in breezy linen is an absolute must for summer’s hotter weather.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
29 May 2025
Noun
-
Casting directors also have to be diplomatic, balancing the wants of directors, studio chiefs, agents and film financiers.—
Rebecca Rubin,
Variety,
30 May 2025
-
On June 5, Mercury sextiles Mars and supports a bold, direct conversation around romance, creativity, or personal wants.—
Colin Bedell,
Them.,
30 May 2025
Noun
-
Apart from those violations, the CPSC says the swings also fail to meet mandatory warning requirements required to inform parents of the risks of death or serious injury to infants.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
22 May 2025
-
System requirements: Windows or macOS with an available USB 2.0 port or PlayStation 5 gaming console.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
21 May 2025
Cite this Entry
“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wish. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share