wish - Meaning in Kannada

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wish - Meaning in Kannada

wish Word Forms & Inflections

Definitions and Meaning of wish in English

wish noun

1. the particular preference that you have

   Examples

   • "it was his last wish"
   • "they should respect the wishes of the people"
2. (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

   Synonyms

   compliments, regard

   Examples

   • "give him my kind regards"
   • "my best wishes"
3. an expression of some desire or inclination

   Synonyms

   indirect request

   Examples

   • "his crying was an indirect request for attention"
   • "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"
4. a specific feeling of desire

   Synonyms

   want, want, wishing

   Examples

   • "he got his wish"
   • "he was above all wishing and desire"

wish verb

1. invoke upon

   Synonyms

   bid, bid

   Examples

   • "bid farewell"
   • "wish you a nice evening"
2. order politely; express a wish for
3. make or express a wish

   Example

   • "I wish that Christmas were over"
4. hope for; have a wish

   Example

   • "I wish I could go home now"
5. feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

   Synonyms

   wish well

6. prefer or wish to do something

   Synonyms

   care, care, care, like

   Examples

   • "Do you care to try this dish?"
   • "Would you like to come along to the movies?"

Synonyms of wish

• compliments, regard
• indirect request
• want, wishing
• bid
• wish well
• care, like

Antonyms of wish

begrudge, resent

Description

A wish is a hope or desire for something. In fiction, wishes can be used as plot devices. In folklore, opportunities for "making a wish" or for wishes to "come true" or "be granted" are themes that are sometimes used.

Also see "Wish" on Wikipedia

More matches for wish

noun 

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