wishing
/ˈwɪʃɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
- To desire; to want.
- To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).
- (followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
- (ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
- (followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
- To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
- The act of making a wish.
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