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Difference Between Wish and Whish

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Wish

A wish is a hope or desire for something. In fiction, wishes can be used as plot devices.

Whish

Whish is a surname, and may refer to:

Wish

Feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen
He wished that he had practised the routines
We wished for peace

Whish

Alternative spelling of whisht

Wish

Want to do something
They wish to become involved
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Whish

A sibilant sound, especially that of rapid movement through the air.

Wish

Hope that (someone) has to deal with someone or something undesirable
He wouldn't wish Arthur on anyone

Whish

(intransitive) To make such a sound.

Wish

A desire or hope for something to happen
The union has reiterated its wish for an agreement
Her wish to be a mother

Whish

(obsolete) Silent.
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Wish

A feeling that one would like to have or do something or to see something happen; a desire, longing, or strong inclination for a specific thing.

Whish

Make a sibilant sound

Wish

An expression of a desire, longing, or strong inclination
Carried out the wishes included in the will.

Whish

Move with a whishing sound;
The car whished past her

Wish

An expression of desire for the happiness or success of another
Sent me his best wishes.

Wish

Something desired or longed for
Finally got his wish to see the ocean.

Wish

To long for; want.

Wish

To feel or express a desire for
I wish them good luck. He wished her good night.

Wish

To order, entreat, or request
I wish you to go. I wish it to be known that I disagree.

Wish

To desire (something bad) to happen to someone
I would not wish such an illness on anyone.

Wish

To have or feel a desire
Wish for a successful outcome.

Wish

To express a wish.

Wish

A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
Have a wish
Make someone's wish come true

Wish

An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
Make a wish

Wish

The thing desired or longed for.
My dearest wish is to see them happily married.

Wish

(Sussex) A water meadow.

Wish

(transitive) To desire; to want.
I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.

Wish

To hope (+ object clause with may or in present subjunctive).

Wish

To hope (for a particular outcome), even if that outcome is unlikely to occur or cannot occur.
I wish I could go back in time and teach myself what I know now.

Wish

(ditransitive) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
We wish you a Merry Christmas.

Wish

To request or desire to do an activity.

Wish

(transitive) To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.

Wish

To have a desire or yearning; to long; to hanker.
They cast four anchors out of the stern, and wished for the day.
This is as good an argument as an antiquary could wish for.

Wish

To desire; to long for; to hanker after; to have a mind or disposition toward.
I would not wishAny companion in the world but you.
I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper.

Wish

To frame or express desires concerning; to invoke in favor of, or against, any one; to attribute, or cal down, in desire; to invoke; to imprecate.
I would not wish them to a fairer death.
I wish it may not prove some ominous foretoken of misfortune to have met with such a miser as I am.
Let them be driven backward, and put to shame, that wish me evil.

Wish

To recommend; to seek confidence or favor in behalf of.
I would be glad to thrive, sir,And I was wished to your worship by a gentleman.

Wish

Desire; eager desire; longing.
Behold, I am according to thy wish in God a stead.

Wish

Expression of desire; request; petition; hence, invocation or imprecation.
Blistered be thy tongue for such a wish.

Wish

A thing desired; an object of desire.
Will he, wise, let loose at once his ire . . . To give his enemies their wish!

Wish

A specific feeling of desire;
He got his wish
He was above all wishing and desire

Wish

An expression of some desire or inclination;
I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave
His crying was an indirect request for attention

Wish

(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare;
Give him my kind regards
My best wishes

Wish

The particular preference that you have;
It was his last wish
They should respect the wishes of the people

Wish

Hope for; have a wish;
I wish I could go home now

Wish

Prefer or wish to do something;
Do you care to try this dish?
Would you like to come along to the movies?

Wish

Have in mind;
I will take the exam tomorrow

Wish

Make or express a wish;
I wish that Christmas were over

Wish

Feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of

Wish

Order politely; express a wish for

Wish

Invoke upon;
Wish you a nice evening
Bid farewell

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