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wish

The word “wish” has 1 syllable: wish

It's pronounced as /wɪʃ/

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In the thesaurus, “wish” has 50 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for wish along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for wish

Antonyms for wish

Meanings of wish

  • noun
    1. A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
    2. An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
    3. The thing desired or longed for.
    4. A water meadow.
  • verb
    1. To desire; to want.
    2. To hope ( object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
    3. (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
    4. (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
    5. (followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
    6. To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.

Example Sentences

  • I wish you a happy and successful future.
  • She made a wish before blowing out the candles.
  • They wish to start a new project soon.
  • He closed his eyes and made a wish silently.
  • We wish for peace and stability in the world.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wish, such as: ambition, answer, aspiration, aspire, beg, choice, choose.

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