the process of expressing or thinking about such a desire etc. (often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power(s)
the thing desired or longed for
Your dearest wish will come true.
1901, (w), (w)
"I suppose all old soldiers are the same," said Mrs White. "The idea of our listening to such nonsense! How could wishes be granted in these days? And if they could, how could two hundred pounds hurt you, father?" / "Might drop on his head from the sky," said the frivolous Herbert.
I would not wish / Any companion in the world but you.
Jonathan Swift, Phyllis
Now John the butler must be sent To learn the road that Phyllis went: The groom was wished to saddle Crop; For John must neither light nor stop, But find her, wheresoe'er she fled, And bring her back alive or dead.
This is as good an argument as an antiquary could wish for.
Mr. White took the paw from his pocket and eyed it dubiously. "I don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact," he said slowly. "It seems to me I've got all I want."
puhekieltä To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
I would not wish them to a fairer death.
Bible, (w) xl. 14
Let them be driven backward, and put to shame, that wish me evil.