wish meaning
EN
[wɪʃ] [-ɪʃ] 
US WWish
- A wish is a hope or desire for something. Fictionally, wishes can be used as plot devices. In folklore, opportunities for "making a wish" or for wishes to "come true" or "be granted" are themes that are sometimes used.
- NounPLwishesSUF-ish
- a desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
- an expression of such a desire etc.
- 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.
- (Sussex) a water meadow.
- a desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
- VerbSGwishesPRwishingPT, PPwished
- (transitive) To desire; to want.
- I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it.
- (intransitive, followed by for) To hope (for a particular outcome).
- (transitive, with two objects) To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
- We wish you a Merry Christmas.
- (intransitive, followed by to and an infinitive) To request or desire to do an activity.
- Energy has seldom been found where we need it when we want it. Ancient nomads, wishing to ward off the evening chill and enjoy a meal around a campfire, had to collect wood and then spend time and effort coaxing the heat of friction out from between sticks to kindle a flame. With more settled people, animals were harnessed to capstans or caged in treadmills to turn grist into meal.
- (transitive) To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
- (transitive) To desire; to want.
- More Examples
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- He showed up at my door with a long stem rose and wished me a happy monthaversary.
- "The tragedy of the commons" is that none wish to make sacrifices of their or their family's interests for the common good.
- He does sometimes half wish to change his life, but it is too difficult.
- Used in the Beginning of Sentence
- Wishing for unlimited money would hyperinflate the market and make your money useless.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of wish in English Dictionary
- Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
- Nouns
- Countable nouns
- Countable nouns
- Verbs
- Control verbs
- Intransitive verbs
- Transitive verbs
- Control verbs
- Nouns
Source: Wiktionary
Grammatically, this word "wish" is a noun, more specifically, a countable noun. It's also a verb, more specifically, a control verb, an intransitive verb and a transitive verb.