Example Sentences
Howard Koplowitz | Hkoplowitz@al.com, al, 7 Apr. 2023
Florence Pugh is wishing Zach Braff a happy 48th birthday!
—Jen Juneau, Peoplemag, 6 Apr. 2023
Locals – who are predominantly Hindu – believe that the mountain represents the god Shiva and a permit is required for anyone who wishes to hike it.
—Heather Chen, CNN, 5 Apr. 2023
Justin Timberlake took to Instagram to wish his friend and collaborator Pharrell a happy 50th birthday on Wednesday (April 5).
—Starr Bowenbank, Billboard, 5 Apr. 2023
Those who wish to remain anonymous may call the Metro Crime Stoppers tip line at 1-866-7LOCKUP.
—Dillon Mullan, Baltimore Sun, 5 Apr. 2023
In 1953, the same year Roger Mastrude drove up and down the West Coast for the Foreign Policy Association, Langston Hughes published a short story in the Chicago Defender in which his character Simple, a stand-in for the common man, wishes to become a giant.
—Andrew Lanham, The New Republic, 5 Apr. 2023
Instead of wishing for your tiny but costly dreams to come true, consider a shipping container home.
—House Beautiful, 5 Apr. 2023
But the issue can’t be wished away.
—Paul M. Dabbar, WSJ, 3 Apr. 2023
Prem Thakker, The New Republic, 24 Apr. 2023
Patti Gorsky, executive director of Make-A-Wish Wisconsin, added that most celebrities want to be anonymous about their wish, but Bell was fine having people know about meeting Amara.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, Journal Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2023
Just give me one wish.
—Alan Blinder, New York Times, 3 Apr. 2023
Many fans rallied around Miranda and offered their well-wishes to the singer, who is currently doing the Velvet Rodeo residency in Sin City.
—Country Living Staff, Country Living, 7 Apr. 2023
In accordance with Sakamoto's wishes, a funeral service was held with his close family members, his management team said.
—Radina Gigova, CNN, 2 Apr. 2023
Instead, Bond fans who were desperate for more de Armas espionage action after her brief appearance in No Time to Die are about to get their wish.
—Brendan Morrow, The Week, 31 Mar. 2023
All shows at Darcelle XV Showplace will go on as scheduled per Darcelle's wishes.
—Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 24 Mar. 2023
In the dramatic trailer, a young version of Queen Charlotte (India Amarteifio) is sent to marry King George (Corey Mylchreest) against her wishes.
—Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2023
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Word History
Verb
Middle English wisshen, from Old English wȳscan; akin to Old High German wunsken to wish, Sanskrit vāñchati he wishes, vanoti he strives for — more at win
Verb
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing wish
Dictionary Entries Near wish
Cite this Entry
“Wish.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wish. Accessed 31 May. 2023.
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