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to wish
01
to desire something to occur or to be true even though it is improbable or not possible
Transitive: to wish that
Examples
He regularly wishes he could travel the world.
They wished they had invested in the stock market years ago.
02
to want to do or have something
Transitive: to wish to do sth
Examples
They wish to build a new house in the countryside.
She wishes to improve her skills in painting by taking a class.
03
to hope or want something to be in a particular state
Complex Transitive: to wish sth [adj]
Examples
She wished the misunderstanding resolved without any conflict.
He wished the problem solved, but no easy solutions existed.
04
to express a desire or hope for something to happen in the future
Intransitive: to wish for sth
Examples
On her birthday, she closed her eyes and wished for a peaceful year ahead.
They wished for happiness as they celebrated the new year together.
05
to convey a desire for someone to experience happiness, success, or good fortune
Ditransitive: to wish sb good fortune
Examples
I wish you all the best on your new adventure!
Before the trip, I wished them a safe and enjoyable journey.
06
to ask for something in a polite manner, often expressing a desire or hope
Ditransitive: to wish sb to do sth
Examples
I wish you to join us for dinner tonight, if you ’re free.
She wished him to take a moment and reconsider his decision.
Wish
01
a feeling of desire for something or of wanting something to happen
02
an expression of some desire or inclination
03
the particular preference that you have
04
(usually plural) a polite expression used to convey a desire for someone's happiness or well-being.
Examples
She sent her best wishes for a speedy recovery.
The card included warm wishes for their future together.
