English · Common Verbs
wish
/wɪʃ/
[/wɪʃ/]
want something to happen
Intermediateverb, noun
Definition
To want something to happen or be true, often something unlikely or impossible.
Example
I wish I could fly.
I wish I could fly.
Etymology
From Old English 'wyscan' (to wish).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in greetings ('best wishes') and for unreal situations.