wish

Noun

• 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
    

Verb

• invoke upon
  • wish you a nice evening
    
  • bid farewell
    

• order politely; express a wish for

• feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

• make or express a wish
  • I wish that Christmas were over
    

• prefer or wish to do something
  • Do you care to try this dish?
    
  • Would you like to come along to the movies?
    

• hope for; have a wish
  • I wish I could go home now
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  regard , compliments , indirect request , wishing , want , bid , wish well , care , like
• Antonyms: 
  begrudge , resent