Synonyms of wishes

wishes 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of wish

1

as in imposes

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

• imposes
• inflicts
• palms
• forces
• foists
• passes off
• palms off
• entails
• fobs off
• falsifies
• misrepresents
• forges
• distorts
• fakes
• counterfeits

2

as in wants

to see fit

you're free to sit wherever you wish

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wants
• pleases
• chooses
• likes
• desires
• wills
• craves
• fancies
• covets
• pants (after)
• dies (for)
• sighs (for)
• hungers (for)
• itches (for)
• yearns (for)
• longs (for)
• aches (for)
• thirsts (for)
• lusts (for or after)
• decides
• hankers (for)
• resolves
• pines (for)
• determines
• repines (for)

wishes

2 of 2

noun

plural of wish

1

as in desires

Related Words

• desires
• requests
• wants
• requirements
• needs
• demands
• stipulations
• requisitions
• claims
• drives
• ultimatums
• essentials
• provisions
• importunities
• basics
• duns
• musts
• impositions
• conditions

2

as in respects

Related Words

• respects
• regards
• civilities
• pleasantries
• welcome
• salute
• amenities
• ave
• hail
• greeting
• salutation
• hello

Dissimilar Words

• farewell
• Godspeed
• good-bye
• bon voyage
• adieu
• congé

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of wishes

Verb

The Board is most grateful for Ynon’s eight years of transformational leadership, and wishes him every success in his new role. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026

If the current American government, within international legal frameworks, wishes to reach an agreement, fine. — Emma Bussey, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

But if that doesn’t occur as the state wishes, then the dispute could head to the Public Employment Relations Board to intervene. — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

That’s the part of Hope Florida Bullard wishes more people understood — not the $10 million that made the headlines, but the agency underneath it, and the families who depend on it. — Sharmila Venkatasubban, Sun Sentinel, 24 Sep. 2026

Adidas, the world’s second-largest sportswear maker by global revenues, has identified basketball as a priority sport particularly in North America, where the company wishes to cut into rival Nike’s market share. — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 23 Sep. 2026

Leaving the lavatory smelly for the next passenger There’s another lavatory habit Peters wishes travelers would adopt—and this one could earn you some silent appreciation from whoever is waiting outside the door. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026

While disagreement has always been baked into the premise of The View, Hostin wishes more of those conversations happened away from television too. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026

School staff cannot lie to parents — including matters that a student wishes to conceal from their parents. — Howard Blume, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2026

Noun

Since 1981, Disney has helped fulfill wishes with the organization for more than 175,000 children, or a wish an hour each day. — Brian Brant, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026