"wish" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

A specific feeling of desire (synset 107501369)
"he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"

is a type of: desire - the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

subtypes: velleity - a mere wish, unaccompanied by effort to obtain

same as: want, wishing
An expression of some desire or inclination (synset 107200530)
"I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention"

is a type of: asking, request - the verbal act of requesting

same as: indirect request
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare (synset 106643134)
"give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"

domain usage: plural, plural form - the form of a word that is used to denote more than one

is a type of: greeting, salutation - (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

same as: compliments, regard
The particular preference that you have (synset 105799610)
"it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"

is a type of: druthers, preference - the right or chance to choose

Verb

Hope for;
Have a wish (synset 201828281)
"I wish I could go home now"

is a type of: desire, want - feel or have a desire for; want strongly

subtypes: desire, hope, trust - expect and wish
Prefer or wish to do something (synset 201828678)
"Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

is a type of: desire, want - feel or have a desire for; want strongly

subtypes: please - be the will of or have the will (to)

same as: care, like
Make or express a wish (synset 200905166)
"I wish that Christmas were over"

is a type of: express, give tongue to, utter, verbalise, verbalize - articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise

verb group: wish - order politely; express a wish for
Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of (synset 201828474)
is a type of: desire, want - feel or have a desire for; want strongly

same as: wish well
Order politely;
Express a wish for (synset 200905052)
is a type of: order - make a request for something

verb group: wish - make or express a wish
Invoke upon (synset 200904886)
"wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"

is a type of: greet, recognise, recognize - express greetings upon meeting someone

subtypes: congratulate, felicitate - express congratulations

same as: bid