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Definition wish for in British English

wish for phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to want something

Example

They do not wish for pity.

Example

What more could anyone wish for?

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2

to hope that something that you want will happen by magic or by the power of your thoughts

Example

We know what she'll be wishing for on her birthday.

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3

used for telling someone to think carefully about the changes that they would like in their life, as they might not make them any happier

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4

used for saying that someone or something is the best

Example

You couldn't wish for a better friend.

Example

He could not have wished for a more pleasant holiday.

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Definition wish for in British English