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wishes Definition and Meaning in English (wishes definition)

noun
Synonyms:desireshopesaspirations
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Wishes definition: Expressions of hope or desire for something to happen to someone.

Definitions of Wishes

  1. 1noun

    Expressions of hope or desire for something to happen to someone.

  2. 2verb

    To express a desire or hope for someone or something, in the third person singular present tense.

Example Sentences

casual

“She sends her best wishes for your success.”

casual

“He wishes he could fly like a bird.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivewish
past tensewished
present participlewishing
nounwish
adjectivewishful

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

best wishesexpression

Expressions of hope for someone's future happiness or success.

make a wishcollocation

To express a desire, often in a ceremonial or hopeful context.

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