wish

[wɪʃ]

Definition:
1. Hope for.
2. Have in mind.
3. An expression of some desire or inclination.

Use 'wish' in a sentence:

• 1. I wish you both a very good journey.
• 2. We wish them both well in their retirement.
• 3. You may stay until morning, if you wish .
• 4. Do you wish to contribute?
• 5. He didn't wish to appear discourteous.
• 6. I'm sure that you will get your wish.
• 7. He was not sure whether he wished her to stay or go.
• 8. Without wishing to be unkind, she's not the most interesting company.
• 9. It's a horrid experience and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy.
• 10. I wish he'd show me a little more sympathy.
• 11. I wish you'd use your head.
• 12. I wish I were taller.
• 13. I wish I knew what they were driving at.
• 14. Well, this is it! Wish me luck.
• 15. Goodbye, Hanu. I wish you well.
• 16. We wish her luck in her new career.
• 17. Do you wish you had a better job?
• 18. We can dress as we wish now.
• 19. I wish you'd be quiet for a minute.
• 20. She could not believe that he wished her harm.
• 21. I wish to speak to the manager.
• 22. We wish you every success.
• 23. I wish I could do that.
• 24. You may come in if you wish.
• 25. A philosopher once said, 'Be careful what you wish for; you might get it.'
• 26. We have all wished for men who are more considerate.
• 27. I may not like him, but I wish him no ill.
• 28. You may come if you wish.
• 29. We wish Bill a speedy recovery.
• 30. He would not go against his parents' wishes.
• 31. She was sincere and genuine in her wish to make amends for the past.
• 32. My father died last year ─ I wish I could bring him back to life.
• 33. We all wish you a long and happy retirement.
• 34. It was her dearest wish to have a family.
• 35. They wish to begin immediately after dinner.
• 36. If you wish really hard, maybe you'll get what you want.
• 37. He no longer wished to be associated with the party's policy on education.
• 38. Clearly she had no wish for conversation.
• 39. ‘I'd rather not talk now. ’ ‘ (Just) as you wish . ’
• 40. Western leaders sent good wishes to the new American president.
• 41. I wish you'd take me seriously.
• 42. I don't wish to sound callous, but I am glad I wasn't here.
• 43. I wish it weren't true.
• 44. If you wish to go away for the weekend, our office will be delighted to make hotel reservations.
• 45. This course is designed for people wishing to update their computer skills.
• 46. I wish you wouldn't leave your clothes all over the floor.
• 47. I found George's story very sad. Please give him my best wishes.
• 48. You may do as you wish outside working hours.
• 49. Give my good wishes to the family.
• 50. I wish my mother would stop interfering and let me make my own decisions.
• 51. You may stay until morning, if you wish.
• 52. I can understand her wish for secrecy.
• 53. ‘Where is he now? ’ ‘ I only wish I knew! ’
• 54. She wished herself a million miles away.
• 55. I really could not have wished for a better teacher.
• 56. I wish I was taller.
• 57. I wouldn't wish something like that on my worst enemy.
• 58. Who could wish for a better opportunity?
• 59. I wish you both a good trip.
• 60. I wish to God you'd learn to pay attention!
• 61. He had no wish to start a fight.
• 62. She shut her eyes and wished for him to get better.
• 63. I wish the bus would hurry up and come.
• 64. I wish I could wave a magic wand and make everything all right again.
• 65. Throw some money in the fountain and make a wish.
• 66. Pa, I wish you wouldn't shout.
• 67. He's dead and it's no use wishing him alive again.
• 68. You can remain anonymous if you wish.
• 69. The prince's wish came true.
• 70. I wish I hadn't eaten so much.
• 71. They wish to limit the power of the State.
• 72. She expressed a wish to be alone.
• 73. We wish you both health and longevity.