wish
Usage
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To wish is to feel an impulse toward attainment or possession of something; the strength of the feeling may be of greater or lesser intensity: I wish I could go home. Desire, a more formal verb, suggests a strong wish: They desire liberation. Want, usually colloquial in use, suggests a feeling of lack or need that imperatively demands fulfillment: People all over the world want peace.
Example Sentences
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"I just want to wish you a lot of luck," he added.
From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026
Mark Hulbert explained how gold’s usefulness as a hedge against geopolitical risk depends on how long you wish to commit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 12, 2026
What would summer on the beach be without chocolate and marshmallows between graham crackers—or without angst and wish fulfillment between book covers?
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Instead of receiving a pre-selected clothing bundle they are given a voucher they can spend as they wish.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
“Ruby, your place is a true standout. I wish we had more time, but we really must get back to the studios. I’ve got a meeting this afternoon with the set designer.”
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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