Word Finder - wishes

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A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.

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An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.

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The thing desired or longed for.

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My dearest wish is to see them happily married.

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A water meadow.

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To desire; to want.

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I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.

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To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).

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(followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).

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(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).

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We wish you a Merry Christmas.

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(followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.

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To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.

He wishes to test me!

I thank thee for all thy good wishes, and wish thee as many.

Washington in his will provided for the emancipation of his own his first wishes to see some plan adopted by which slavery in his country might be abolished by law," and again he wrote that to this subject his own suffrage should never be wanting.

Gentlemen, who wishes to bet with me?

It is the Church which creates the First Crusade, because the clergy believes in penitentiary pilgrimages, and the war against the Seljuks can be turned into a pilgrimage to the Sepulchre; because, again, it wishes to direct the fighting instinct of the laity, and the consecrating name of Jerusalem provides an unimpeachable channel; above all, because the papacy desires a perfect and universal Church, and a perfect and universal Church must rule in the Holy Land.

That they must be studied closely by every one who wishes to follow the history of economics goes without saying.

Thank you for your question, and please know you have my very best wishes for a happy resolution to your problem.

Take the time to plan for future events and put your wishes in writing by making a free living will.

Thanks for your question, and please give your friend my best wishes for a safe delivery and a beautiful baby.

An advance directive lets your family and your doctors know your wishes for end-of-life-care.

Usually the aggression in this age group is expressed toward parents as a way to get their compliance with the child's wishes.

The new duke, unwilling to yield to the wishes of his people for greater political liberty, was soon compelled to take flight, and the duchy was for a time ruled by a provisional government and by Charles Albert of Sardinia; but in April 1849 Baron d'Aspre with 15,000 Austrians took possession of Parma, and the ducal government was restored under Austrian protection.

He had a distinguished career at the gymnasium of his native town, and on leaving desired to devote himself to astronomy, but abandoned the idea in deference to his father's wishes.

It is therefore just as much the business of the zoogeographer, who wishes to arrive at the truth, to ascertain what groups of animals are wanting in any particular locality (altogether independently of its extent) as to determine those which are forthcoming there.

The aristocratic class saw ruin before it if the smallest concession were made to popular wishes, and it soon recovered from the terror into which it had been plunged at the outbreak of the revolution.

A thoughtful gift shows your love and good wishes to the future bride and groom much better than one that was grabbed off the rack in a moment of haste.

Honeyfun, The Big Day, and Honeymoon Wishes are examples of these types of registries.

This service allows couples to list their honeymoon wishes; however, the actual travel is not booked through Honeyfund.

Couples can also register for their honeymoon wishes online at all-inclusive resorts and destinations, such as the Disney parks.

Gift certificates are a wonderful way to express your good wishes when you're not exactly sure of the groom's preferences.

When the bridegroom begins his speech, he thanks friends and family for their attendance and good wishes.

Finally, end the maid of honor speech on a happy and upbeat note, and express good wishes for the couple.

You've declared your wishes, followed etiquette, and many guests will be pleased to follow your direction.

I hope you find these suggestions useful, and best wishes for finding wonderful homes for your little charges.

Depending on the rest of the ensemble and the type of attitude the wearer wishes to convey, punk pants in any style can make quite a statement.

This is one way to appeal to young men or anyone who wishes to make a statement with his wardrobe.

Check out the Spoil Me Santa or Candy Cane Cutie stretch velvet dresses at 3 Wishes.

A person who has signed an advance directive can also indicate that they have changed their wishes verbally.

Retirement wishes range from something simple as spending time with the grandchildren, to rediscovering the romance in a marriage, to traveling the world, or taking up a new pursuit entirely.

You can use this document to indicate that you do not want to be kept alive by artificial means if you are terminally ill and no longer able to state your wishes.

Freud believed that dreams are wishes of the unconscious mind.

Reading too much into your dreams has a downside, as there is no definite evidence that dreams truly do contain messages or wishes from the unconscious mind.

Freud believed that dreams were a window into the unconscious mind and a way to act out unconscious wishes and desires.

Some people believe dreaming is a way to act out our unconscious wishes, while others attribute dreams to dealing with emotions, creating new pathways in the brain, and committing things to memory.

The boy wishes Elebits were never created, and in a mysterious set of circumstances, his wish seems to have been granted.

Any PC gamer will be happy to tell you his or her wishes.

An opera singer and actress, Melissa is the main baddie who's turning everyone into human barbecues and wishes a race of pure mitachondria to rule the world.

These units can be as decorative or as modern as the decorator wishes.

They strive to hang onto parental affection by conforming, either to their parents' wishes, their teachers', or society's.

Acting out conduct can include any highly emotional, disruptive, and unacceptable outburst that appears to be the child's reaction to unmet needs or wishes.

If parents or other caregivers acquiesce to the child's wishes each time to avoid the occurrence of a tantrum, it quickly becomes obvious to the child that this is the most successful means of getting his or her wishes fulfilled.

If the upset has occurred over something the child wants and has been denied, it is tempting to give in to the child's wishes, but doing so can be harmful because it teaches children that they can get what they want by having a tantrum.

The surgeon also considers the wishes and lifestyle of the child and parents.

Children in all age groups learn that aggressive behavior is a powerful way to communicate their wishes or deal with their likes and dislikes.

Since winning the talent competition, they have made several public appearances both to dance and to chat about their future goals and wishes.

Above all else, include everyone who wishes to be involved with your planning - and have a fantastic time.

The act of sending funeral thank you notes can extend as far as the individual wishes to send their gratitude.

Some people even extend this gesture to sending notes of thanks to those who have merely offered words of sympathy and good wishes.

Respecting the burial wishes of your grandparent is also something you may have to take responsibility for after the death.

The hospice workers can also begin assisting the parents with more practical concerns, including pregnancy and birth planning, funeral arrangements, and making hospital staff aware of the family's wishes for their medical care.