1. A specific feeling of desire
   "he was above all wishing and desire";
   - wish, want

1. To hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something
   "I wish I could go home now";
   - care, like
    
2. Make or express a desire
   "I wish that Christmas were over"
    
3. Feel or express hope for someone's future good fortune, health, or happiness
   "They wished her well in her new job";
   - wish well
    
4. Order politely; express a wish for
   "May I wish you a pleasant journey?"
    
5. Invoke upon
   "wish you a nice evening";
   - bid

Derived forms: wishings

Type of: desire, express, give tongue to, greet, order, recognise [Brit], recognize, utter, verbalise [Brit], verbalize, want

Antonym: begrudge

Encyclopedia: Wishing