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'wish' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'wish' with 20 example sentences.


wish noun

: a specific feeling of desire

: an expression of some desire or inclination

: (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

: the particular preference that you have

wish verb

: to hope, to desire or to prefer to have something, or to do something

: make or express a wish

: feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

: order politely; express a wish for

: invoke upon


  • I wish to remain anonymous.
  • I wish you good luck.
  • I wish you all a Happy New Year.
  • Be careful what you wish for. It might come true.
  • I wish I hadn't left the windows open.
  • I wish I could've done that myself.
  • Oh, look! A shooting star! Make a wish.
  • I wish I could spend more time with my family.
  • I wish every day could be Christmas.
  • I wish that we could spend more time together.
  • I wish I had bought a ticket for the concert.
  • He wishes to become a doctor.
  • I wish I knew where he was!
  • I wish I had a sister.
  • I wish I'd been born a Canadian.
  • I wish I could speak English.
  • I wish you a happy birthday.
  • He became a singer against his parents wishes.
  • I wish none of this ever happened.
  • I wish you could stay a little longer.
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