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

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