wish (A1)
verb
Pronunciation: /wɪʃ/
Definition
To want something to happen or to be true, especially something that is unlikely or impossible.
Examples
I wish you a happy birthday.
She wished for a new bike for her birthday.
He wished he had studied harder for the test.
How to Use wish
- wish for (prepositional phrase)
- To want something to happen. — "She wished for a sunny day."
- wish that (collocation)
- To express a desire for a particular situation. — "I wish that you were here."
- wish someone a [event] (collocation)
- To express good feelings about someone's special occasion. — "I wish you a Merry Christmas."
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