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wishes

The correct spelling is wishes.

How to pronounce wishes

/ˈwɪʃɪz/
noun

IPA: /ˈwɪʃɪz/

Say it like: Wis-hes

The correct spelling is wishes. A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen. For example: "My dearest wish is to see them happily married."

Usage Examples

My dearest wish is to see them happily married.

I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.

We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
  2. 2.An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
  3. 3.The thing desired or longed for.
  4. 4.A water meadow.

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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