wishes

NOUN

will

Synonyms

STRONGEST

attitude character decision desire determination discipline feeling inclination intention mind passion power resolution resolve wish

STRONG

aim appetite conviction craving decisiveness decree design discretion disposition fancy hankering liking longing option pining pleasure preference prerogative purpose self-control self-discipline self-restraint temperament urge velleity volition willfulness willpower yearning

WEAK

heart's desire

Antonyms

STRONGEST

dislike hate hatred indecision question wavering weakness

STRONG

distaste indifference thoughtlessness

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wishes

Thank you for raising an issue that is always timely, and for caring so much about your friend’s wishes.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 3, 2026

A county judge has even complained that Paxton’s office is not responding in a timely manner to queries about how the state wishes to proceed in court, now that multiple hemp businesses have filed lawsuits.

From Slate ● Sep. 2, 2026

Now her estate will follow through with her wishes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 31, 2026

"This is how an African dad looks at you when you pursue a career that goes against his wishes and you turn out to be successful," a chuckling Itauma reads aloud to BBC Sport.

From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026

Axel wishes that his mind didn’t think those things.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers

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