wish — to want something to happen or to be true, especially something that seems possible or likely
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to want something to happen or to be true, especially something that seems possible or likely
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- I wish my homework could do itself while I sleep.
- She wished her boss a happy retirement (and secretly danced).
- I wish you all the best in your new job.
wish
VERB[/wɪʃ/]
to want something to happen or to be true, especially something that seems possible or likely
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English wyscan, meaning 'to desire or hope for.' The word has Germanic roots and has been used for millennia to express one of humanity's fundamental emotions of longing and aspiration.
Breakdown
wyscan (Old English: to desire) → wish. The word evolved phonetically from Old English wyscan through regular sound changes in the development of English.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I wish my homework could do itself while I sleep.”
“She wished her boss a happy retirement (and secretly danced).”
“I wish you all the best in your new job.”
“His greatest wish was to travel around the world.”
“I wish I hadn't eaten that expired yogurt.”
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