• the particular preference that you have; "it was his last Wish"; "they should respect the Wishes of the people"
• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone''s welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best Wishes"
• 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"
• a specific feeling of desire; "he got his Wish"; "he was above all Wishing and desire"
• have in mind; "I will take the exam tomorrow"
• invoke upon; "Wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"
• order politely; express a Wish for
• make or express a Wish; "I Wish that Christmas were over"
• hope for; have a Wish; "I Wish I could go home now"
• feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
• prefer or Wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

'Wish' in other languages