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Word: Wish
Speech Type: Verb
Old English wȳscan, of Germanic origin; related to German wünschen, also to ween and wont
wɪʃ
feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen
Short Definition:feel or express strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen
Examples:- we wished for peace
- he wished that he had practised the routines
want to do something
Short Definition:want to do something
Examples:- they wish to become involved
hope that (someone) has to deal with someone or something undesirable
Short Definition:hope that someone has to deal with person or thing undesirable
Examples:- he wouldn't wish Arthur on anyone
Word: Wish
Speech Type: Noun
wɪʃ
a desire or hope for something to happen
Short Definition:desire or hope for something to happen
Examples:- the union has reiterated its wish for an agreement
- her wish to be a mother
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