wish, n.
(wishes)
freq. cnt. 8
(wishes)
freq. cnt. 8
a specific feeling of desire
<noun.feeling> freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 6 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
want wish wishing
sample sentences
"he got his wish""he was above all wishing and desire"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
an expression of some desire or inclination
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
indirect request wish
sample sentences
"I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave""his crying was an indirect request for attention"
semantic pointers
hypernym
the particular preference that you have
<noun.cognition>
wish
sample sentences
"it was his last wish""they should respect the wishes of the people"
semantic pointers
hypernym
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
compliments regard wish
sample sentences
"give him my kind regards""my best wishes"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form