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wishes

/ˈwɪʃɪz/

wishes is the plural of wish.

wishes is the third-person singular simple present indicative of wish.

Meaning of wish

Noun

wish (plural wishes)

  1. A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
    • It is my wish that the bequest (should) be given to an almshouse.
  2. An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
    • make a wish
  3. The thing desired or longed for.
    • My dearest wish is to see them happily married.
  4. (Sussex) A water meadow.

See all 11 meanings of wish

Phrases with wishes

Words that rhyme with wishes

Questions about wishes

What is wishes the plural of?
Wishes is the plural of wish.
How do you pronounce wishes?
Wishes is pronounced /ˈwɪʃɪz/.

Words near wishes in the dictionary

  1. wished you well
  2. wishedly
  3. wishedst
  4. wisher
  5. wishers
  6. wishes
  7. wishes away
  8. wishes on a star
  9. wishes someone ill
  10. wishes upon a star
  11. wishes well

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