Unscramble wishes

Definition of wish

noun:

• a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish", "he was above all wishing and desire". Synonyms: want, wishing.
• 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". Synonyms: indirect request.
• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards", "my best wishes". Synonyms: compliments, regard.
• the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish", "they should respect the wishes of the people".

verb:

• hope for; have a wish; "I wish I could go home now".
• prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?", "Would you like to come along to the movies?". Synonyms: care, like.
• make or express a wish; "I wish that Christmas were over".
• feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of. Synonyms: wish well. Antonyms: begrudge.
• order politely; express a wish for.
• invoke upon; "wish you a nice evening", "bid farewell". Synonyms: bid.

Related words

congratulate, desire, felicitate, hope, please, trust, velleity.

Words nearby

dish, fish, gish, swish, wash, whish, wise, wisp.

Rhymes with

dish, fish, frisch, gish, gish, swish.