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wishes

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present tense third-person singular of wish

Synonyms of wishes

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 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

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2 to see fit
  • you're free to sit wherever you wish

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wishes

noun
plural of wish

Synonyms & Antonyms of wishes (Entry 2 of 2)

1 as in requests, desires

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2 as in respects, regards

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“Wishes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wishes. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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