1wish 
/ˈwɪʃ/ verb
wish·es; wished; wish·ing /ˈwɪʃ/ verb 1 [+ obj] : to want (something) to be true or to happen
▪ I wish (that) you were here. ▪ I only wish (that) I knew what was going on. ▪ He was wishing (that) she would leave him alone. ▪ I wish (that) you would be quiet and listen to me. 2 [+ obj] formal : to want or ask to do (something)
▪ You may use the telephone, if you wish. ▪ You can do as you wish. [=you can do whatever you want to do] — often followed by to + verb ▪ Ms. Jones wishes to see you. ▪ I wish to speak with your supervisor. ▪ He wished to be left alone. 3 [+ obj] a : to want (someone) to be in a particular state
▪ I wish him well. [=I hope that good things happen to him] ▪ She wished him dead. ▪ I wish you no harm. [=I don't want to harm you; I don't want you to be harmed] — see also well-wisher
b : to say that you hope someone will have happiness, health, etc.
▪ I wish you both much happiness. = I wish great happiness for you both. [=I hope that you will both be very happy] ▪ She wished them a happy New Year. ▪ We wish you a Merry Christmas. ▪ I wish you luck. [=I hope you will have good luck] 4 [no obj] a : to think about something that you want and hope that you will get it or that it will happen in some magical way : to make a wish
▪ Children wished upon a star [=made a wish while looking at a star] in the hopes that their dreams would come true. — usually + for ▪ She closed her eyes, wished for a pony, and blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
b : to hope for something that usually cannot be had — + for ▪ He wished for a second chance. ▪ We all wish for world peace. ▪ I couldn't wish for a better friend than you. [=you are the best friend I could have]
▪ I wish (that) you were here. ▪ I only wish (that) I knew what was going on. ▪ He was wishing (that) she would leave him alone. ▪ I wish (that) you would be quiet and listen to me.
▪ You may use the telephone, if you wish. ▪ You can do as you wish. [=you can do whatever you want to do] — often followed by to + verb ▪ Ms. Jones wishes to see you. ▪ I wish to speak with your supervisor. ▪ He wished to be left alone.
▪ I wish him well. [=I hope that good things happen to him] ▪ She wished him dead. ▪ I wish you no harm. [=I don't want to harm you; I don't want you to be harmed] — see also well-wisher
b : to say that you hope someone will have happiness, health, etc.
▪ I wish you both much happiness. = I wish great happiness for you both. [=I hope that you will both be very happy] ▪ She wished them a happy New Year. ▪ We wish you a Merry Christmas. ▪ I wish you luck. [=I hope you will have good luck]
▪ Children wished upon a star [=made a wish while looking at a star] in the hopes that their dreams would come true. — usually + for ▪ She closed her eyes, wished for a pony, and blew out the candles on her birthday cake.
b : to hope for something that usually cannot be had — + for ▪ He wished for a second chance. ▪ We all wish for world peace. ▪ I couldn't wish for a better friend than you. [=you are the best friend I could have]
(be) careful what you wish for
— used to tell people to think before they say that they want something and to suggest that they may not actually want it ▪ You think having twins would be fun? Be careful what you wish for, you may just get it.
I wish or don't I wish
informal — used to say that you want something to happen but that you know it will probably not happen ▪ “Did he ask you to the dance?” “I wish!” [=I wish he would ask me to the dance but he hasn't] ▪ “Will you be getting the job?” “Don't I wish!”
wish away [phrasal verb]
wish (something) away or wish away (something) : to cause (something) to stop or go away just by wanting it to stop or go away
▪ You can't just wish your problems away.
▪ You can't just wish your problems away.
wish on [phrasal verb]
wish (someone or something) on (someone) : to want (someone) to have or be affected by (someone or something bad or unpleasant)
▪ I wouldn't wish that terrible illness on anyone. [=I wouldn't want anyone to have that terrible illness] ▪ I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. ▪ I wouldn't wish that man on any woman.
▪ I wouldn't wish that terrible illness on anyone. [=I wouldn't want anyone to have that terrible illness] ▪ I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. ▪ I wouldn't wish that man on any woman.
you wish or don't you wish
informal — used to tell people in a rude way that it is unlikely that they will get what they want ▪ Give you a kiss? You wish. [=dream on] ▪ You think she's going to ask you out? Don't you wish!
