wishes

Meanings

• Noun or Verb

  An expression of one's desire or longing for something.

  - "I have a wish to travel the world."
  - "Make a wish and blow out the candles."
  - "The child's wish was granted."

• Noun

  A statement or proposal that someone makes, typically one that is not expected to be taken seriously.

  - "It's just a wish, don't take it seriously."
  - "My wish for the day is a three-day weekend."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈwɪʃɪz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1676907"

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wishes
wishes , dishes , fishes , rises , surprises

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Variants

List of all variants of wishes that leads to same result
wish , wished , wisher , wishers , wishes , wishing , against her wishes , against his wishes , against one's wishes , against their wishes , against someone's wishes , do as one wishes , do as someone wishes , go against someone's wishes , death wish , death wishes , wish away , wished away , wishes away , wishing away

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Forms

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wishes, wished, wishing

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Etymology

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Old English wīs, meaning 'desire, wish'.

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Trivia

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1. The first recorded use of the word 'wishes' in English was in the year 1000.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that making a wish on a falling star can bring good luck.

3. The phrase 'make a wish' is often used when blowing out the candles on a birthday cake.

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Related Concepts

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1. Desire: A strong feeling of wanting or craving something.

2. Hope: A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen.

3. Prayer: A request made to a god or higher power.

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Culture

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Wishes have been a part of various cultures and traditions throughout history. They are often associated with making a desire known to a higher power or the universe, such as making a wish on a star or blowing out the candles on a birthday cake. Wishes have also been a popular theme in literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "wishes"

1. visualize
   

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2. associate
   

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device, such as a sentence or acronym, to help you remember the meaning of 'wishes'.

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