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
🇺🇸 US/wɪʃ/
🇬🇧 UK/wɪʃ/
🌳Etymology
Rootwish
🎵Rhyme
dishfishswish
dish
fish
swish
🔗Collocations
make a wish
wish list
wish someone well
death wish
wish upon a star
best wishes
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“I wish my homework could do itself while I sleep.”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“I wish I hadn't eaten that expired yogurt.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
hopedesirewantlong foryearn
Antonyms
rejectrefusedecline
Related
dreamgoalaspirationprayerblessing
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