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WISHES

(noun, verb)
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Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Wishes.

How to pronounce wishes:

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Wishes - as a noun

A specific feeling of desire

Example: "He got his wish"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wantwishing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desire
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An expression of some desire or inclination

Example: "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
indirect request

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

Example: "Give him my kind regards"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
complimentsregard

The particular preference that you have

Example: "It was his last wish"

Wishes - as a verb

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

Example: "Do you care to try this dish?"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
carelike
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
desirewant
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Make or express a wish

Example: "I wish that christmas were over"

Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
wish well
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
begrudge

Order politely; express a wish for

Invoke upon

Example: "Wish you a nice evening"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bid
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
greetrecogniserecognize
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I made three wishes on my birthday."
"He sent his best wishes for a speedy recovery."
"My wishes for a peaceful resolution were ignored."
"He expressed his heartfelt wishes for their happiness together."
"Christmas is a time for sharing wishes and love."
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Word Game Points

Is WISHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, wishes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

WISHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is WISHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, wishes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
WISHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is WISHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, wishes is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
WISHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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