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. 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"

wish, wishing, want

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

regard, wish, compliments

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

wish

v. order politely; express a wish for

wish

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

wish

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

wish, bid

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

will, wish

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

wish, wish well

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

wish, 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?"

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behest

n. an authoritative command or request

command, bid, 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

v. ask to come; "summon a lawyer"

beckon

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

entice, lure, tempt

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

compel

v. necessitate or exact; "the water shortage compels conservation"

muster

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

say farewell

v. say good-bye or bid farewell

begrudge, resent

v. wish ill or allow unwillingly

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