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wish
/wɪʃ/
noun
A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
The thing desired or longed for.
"My dearest wish is to see them happily married."
verb
To desire; to want.
"I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it."
To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
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