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wishing

The word “wishing” has 2 syllables: wish-ing

It's pronounced as /ˈwɪʃɪŋ/

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In the thesaurus, “wishing” has 30 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

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

Synonyms for wishing

Antonyms for wishing

Meanings of wishing

  • 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.
  • noun
    1. The act of making a wish.

Example Sentences

  • She sat by the window, wishing for better days.
  • He kept wishing that time would slow down.
  • They are wishing for success in their new business.
  • The child fell asleep wishing for a new toy.
  • I spent the evening wishing I had made a different choice.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to wishing, such as: abandoning, avoiding, choosing, counterfeiting, coveting, craving, deciding.

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