wish :: Lexipedia - Where words have meaning

n. the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"

n. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"

n. 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"

wishing, want

n. a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"

wish

v. hope for; have a wish; "I wish I could go home now"

will

v. have in mind; "I will take the exam tomorrow"

bid

v. invoke upon; "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"

order politely

v. order politely; express a wish for

wish well

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

express a wish, make a wish

v. make or express a wish; "I wish that Christmas were over"

care, like

v. prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

behest

n. an authoritative command or request

bid, command, bidding, dictation

n. an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

fondness, fancy, partiality

n. a predisposition to like something; "he had a fondness for whiskey"

hope

n. the general feeling that some desire will be fulfilled; "in spite of his troubles he never gave up hope"

summon, call for

v. ask to come; "summon a lawyer"

beckon

v. summon with a wave, nod, or some other gesture

lure, tempt, entice

v. provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion; "He lured me into temptation"

command, require, compel

v. make someone do something

muster

v. call to duty, military service, jury duty, etc.

bid farewell, say farewell, say goodbye

v. say good-bye or bid farewell

resent, begrudge, wish ill

v. wish ill or allow unwillingly

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