wish wish /ˈwɪʃ/

noun

1. () A specific feeling of desire  ( want , wishing , wish )
   a specific feeling of desire
    He got his wish
   he got his wish
    He was above all wishing and desire
   he was above all wishing and desire
   
2. () An expression of some desire or inclination  ( indirect request , wish )
   an expression of some desire or inclination
    I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave
   I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave
    His crying was an indirect request for attention
   his crying was an indirect request for attention
   
3. The particular preference that you have  ( wish )
   the particular preference that you have
    It was his last wish
   it was his last wish
    They should respect the wishes of the people
   they should respect the wishes of the people
   
4. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare  ( compliments , wish , regard )
   (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
    Give him my kind regards
   give him my kind regards
    My best wishes
   my best wishes
   

verb

1. () Hope for; have a wish  ( wish )
   hope for; have a wish
    I wish I could go home now
   I wish I could go home now
   
2. () Prefer or wish to do something  ( care , wish , like )
   prefer or wish to do something
    Do you care to try this dish?
   Do you care to try this dish?
    Would you like to come along to the movies?
   Would you like to come along to the movies?
   
3. () Make or express a wish  ( wish )
   make or express a wish
    I wish that Christmas were over
   I wish that Christmas were over
   
4. () Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of  ( wish well , wish )
   feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
     I wish for peace and harmony in the world.
   I wish for peace and harmony in the world.
   
5. () Invoke upon  ( wish , bid )
   invoke upon
    Wish you a nice evening
   wish you a nice evening
    Bid farewell
   bid farewell
   
6. () Order politely; express a wish for  ( wish )
   order politely; express a wish for