Definition of wish

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• wish is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
• wish is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
• wish is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 9

Definition of wish

• prefer or wish to do something (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. care
  2. like
• feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. wish well
• (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare (noun)

  Examples

  1. my best wishes

  Synonyms

  1. compliments
  2. regard
• invoke upon (verb)

  Examples

  1. wish you a nice evening

  Synonyms

  1. bid
• an expression of some desire or inclination (noun)

  Examples

  1. I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave

  Synonyms

  1. indirect request
• a specific feeling of desire (noun)

  Examples

  1. he got his wish
  2. he was above all wishing and desire

  Synonyms

  1. want
  2. wishing
• hope for; have a wish (verb)

  Examples

  1. I wish I could go home now
• make or express a wish (verb)

  Examples

  1. I wish that Christmas were over
• order politely; express a wish for (verb)
• the particular preference that you have (noun)

  Examples

  1. it was his last wish
  2. they should respect the wishes of the people

See definition of wish in Merriam Webster