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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"It's not an easy match up. Dan is a phenomenal player and I wish him all the best for after his career," Schoolkate said.
From BBC • Jun. 24, 2026
“I wish we could have a ‘slow summer,’ as so many influencers and online content creators talk about,” wrote Megan McNamee on Today.com.
From Salon • Jun. 24, 2026
I wish Hegseth were here to witness this, and not just because it’d mean he’d be away from a microphone.
From Slate • Jun. 24, 2026
With more than 30,000 square feet of space—and 6 acres of land—the sprawling estate offers more than enough room for Hilton to have an entire wing dedicated to her shades, should she wish.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 24, 2026
His face goes blank, and I wish I could take back the question.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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