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wish

Pronunciation: [/wɪʃ/]

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wish: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use wish in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “express desire”

(verb) to want something to happen or be true. It's like asking for something you really hope for.

Example

I wish for good health and happiness for my family.

Example

I don't wish for bad things to happen to anyone.

Example

What do you wish for on your birthday?

Context: “desire”

(noun) a desire or hope for something to happen. When you have a secret hope that something will come true.

Example

Her wish to travel the world someday drives her to work hard.

Example

He kept his wish to become a famous actor to himself.

Example

Have you ever made a wish on a shooting star?

How to pronounce wish

Pronunciation: [/wɪʃ/]

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