DICTOMETER

WISHES

(wish, desear, deseo, gana, begjære, lyst, ville, ønske)

1. Synonyms:
   • Wish
   • Wishing
   • Want
   Definitions:
   • a specific feeling of desire
   Examples:
   • He got his wish
   • He was above all wishing and desire
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Wish
   • Indirect request
   Definitions:
   • an expression of some desire or inclination
   Examples:
   • I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave
   • His crying was an indirect request for attention
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Regard
   • Wish
   • Compliments
   Definitions:
   • (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
   Examples:
   • Give him my kind regards
   • My best wishes
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Wish
   Definitions:
   • the particular preference that you have
   Examples:
   • It was his last wish
   • They should respect the wishes of the people
   
   

1. Synonyms:
   • Wish
   Definitions:
   • hope for
   • have a wish
   Examples:
   • I wish I could go home now
   Antonyms:
   begrudge, resent
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Wish
   • Care
   • Like
   Definitions:
   • prefer or wish to do something
   Examples:
   • Do you care to try this dish?
   • Would you like to come along to the movies?
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Wish
   Definitions:
   • make or express a wish
   Examples:
   • I wish that Christmas were over
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Wish
   • Wish well
   Definitions:
   • feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Wish
   Definitions:
   • order politely
   • express a wish for
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Wish
   • Bid
   Definitions:
   • invoke upon
   Examples:
   • Wish you a nice evening
   • Bid farewell