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The correct spelling is wishes.
How to pronounce wishes
/ˈwɪʃɪz/
nounIPA: /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.A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
- 2.An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
- 3.The thing desired or longed for.
- 4.A water meadow.
verb
- 1.To desire; to want.
- 2.To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
- 3.(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
- 4.(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
- 5.(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
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