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Definition wish in British English

wish noun

[countable] noun
/wɪʃ/
1

a feeling that you want something or want to do something

Example

He'd expressed a wish to go there.

Example

I have to respect the wishes of my client.

Example

He was buried, according to his wishes, in a private ceremony.

Synonyms and related words
desire wish urge
1.1

the thing that you want to have or do

Example

Our one wish is to complete this job thoroughly.

Example

So far we have been unable to grant her wish.

Synonyms and related words
wants wish the goods
2

something that you hope will happen by magic or by the power of your mind

Example

Make a wish and then blow out the candles.

Synonyms and related words
abracadabra alchemy the black arts
Definition wish in British English