1. (

• wish ,
• wishing ,
• want

) a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire" ;

2. (

• wish ,
• indirect_request

) an expression of some desire or inclination; "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention" ;

3. (

• regard ,
• wish ,
• compliments ,

) (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes" ;

4. (

• wish

) the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people" ;

1. (

• wish

) hope for; have a wish; "I wish I could go home now" ;

2. (

• wish ,
• care ,
• like ,

) prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?" ;

3. (

• wish ,

) make or express a wish; "I wish that Christmas were over" ;

4. (

• wish ,
• wish_well

) feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of ;

5. (

• wish ,

) order politely; express a wish for ;

6. (

• wish ,
• bid ,

) invoke upon; "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell" ;