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wishing

/ˈwɪʃɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To desire; to want.
  2. To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
  3. (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
  4. (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
  5. (followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
  6. To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
  7. The act of making a wish.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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