Definition of Wish

Verb: wish wish

Hope for; have a desire for
"I wish I could go home now"
Prefer or look forward to doing something
"Do you wish to try this dish?";
- care, like
Make or express a wish
"I wish that Christmas were over"
Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
- wish well
Order politely; express a wish for
Invoke upon
"wish you a nice evening";
- bid

Noun: wish wish

A specific feeling of desire
"he got his wish";
- wishing, want
An expression of some desire or inclination
"I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave";
- indirect request
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
"my best wishes";
- regard, compliments
The particular preference that you have
"it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"