# wished

**Pronunciation:** wɪʃt · wisht

**CEFR level:** A1

**Part of speech:** verb

## Meaning

Expressed a desire or hope for something to happen, often something that is unlikely or impossible; the past tense of 'wish'.

## Examples

- She wished she could fly away from all her troubles.
- I wished for a sunny day, but it rained all afternoon.
- They wished their friends a happy anniversary at the party.

## Synonyms

- hoped — A general expectation for a positive outcome.
- desired — A stronger, more formal longing for something.
- longed for — An intense, often prolonged yearning for something absent.
- craved — A powerful, almost uncontrollable desire, often for something physical or addictive.

## Antonyms

- dreaded — Feared something intensely.
- feared — Felt apprehension or anxiety about something.

## Common patterns

- wished for — Expressed a desire for a specific thing or outcome. — He wished for a new bicycle for his birthday.
- wished that — Expressed a desire for a particular situation or event to be true. — I wished that I had studied harder for the exam.
- wished someone well — Expressed good wishes for someone's future or success. — Before she left, her colleagues wished her well in her new job.

## Collocations

- wished for — He wished for a new bike for his birthday.
- wished that — I wished that I had studied harder for the test.

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