wish

Meanings

• a specific feeling of desire
  • "he got his wish"
  • "he was above all wishing and desire"
• an expression of some desire or inclination
  • "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"
• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
  • "my best wishes"
• the particular preference that you have
  • "it was his last wish"
  • "they should respect the wishes of the people"
• hope for; have a wish
  • "I wish I could go home now"
• prefer or wish to do something
• make or express a wish
  • "I wish that Christmas were over"
• feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
• order politely; express a wish for
• invoke upon
  • "wish you a nice evening"

Synonyms

bid, care, compliments, indirect request, like, regard, want, wish well, wishing