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How to pronounce wish
Say it like this: /wɪʃ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does wish mean?
nounA desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
“make someone's wish come true”
An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
The thing desired or longed for.
“You have my best wishes.”
verbTo desire; to want.
“I'll come tomorrow, if you wish (it).”
To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
“She hears that Miss Bigg is to be married in a fortnight. I wish it may be so.”
To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
“I wished (that) it would rain.”
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