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wished

The correct spelling is wished.

How to pronounce wished

/wɪʃt/
verb

IPA: /wɪʃt/

Say it like: Wis-hed

The correct spelling is wished. To desire; to want. For example: "I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it."

Usage Examples

I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.

We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To desire; to want.
  2. 2.To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
  3. 3.(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
  4. 4.(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
  5. 5.(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.

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