1. [noun] A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen
2. [noun] An expression of such a desire etc.
3. [noun] The process of expressing or thinking about such a desire etc. (often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power(s)
4. [noun] The thing desired or longed for
5. [noun] (Sussex) a water meadow.
6. [verb] (transitive) To desire; to want.
7. [verb] (intransitive) (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
8. [verb] (transitive) (with two objects) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
9. [verb] (intransitive) (followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
10. [verb] (transitive) To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
11. [noun] A specific feeling of desire; 'he got his wish'; 'he was above all wishing and desire'.
12. [noun] An expression of some desire or inclination; 'I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave'; 'his crying was an indirect request for attention'.
13. [noun] (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; 'give him my kind regards'; 'my best wishes'.
14. [noun] The particular preference that you have; 'it was his last wish'; 'they should respect the wishes of the people'.
15. [verb] Hope for; have a wish; 'I wish I could go home now'.
16. [verb] Prefer or wish to do something; 'Do you care to try this dish?'; 'Would you like to come along to the movies?'.
17. [verb] Make or express a wish; 'I wish that Christmas were over'.
18. [verb] Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of.
19. [verb] Order politely; express a wish for.
20. [verb] Invoke upon; 'wish you a nice evening'; 'bid farewell'.
