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Textual thesaurus for "wish"

(noun) compliments, regard

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

give him my kind regards; my best wishes


(noun) indirect request

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


(noun) wishing, want

a specific feeling of desire

he got his wish; he was above all wishing and desire


(verb) bid

invoke upon

wish you a nice evening; bid farewell


(verb) wish well

feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of


(verb) like, care

prefer or wish to do something

Do you care to try this dish?; Would you like to come along to the movies?