[wɪʃ], (Verb)

Definitions:
- feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen
(e.g: we wished for peace)

- want to do something
(e.g: they wish to become involved)

- hope that (someone) has to deal with someone or something undesirable
(e.g: he wouldn't wish Arthur on anyone)


Phrases:
- if wishes were horses, beggars would ride
- the wish is father to the thought
- wish someone well

Origin:
Old English wȳscan, of Germanic origin; related to German wünschen, also to ween and wont

[wɪʃ], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a desire or hope for something to happen
(e.g: the union has reiterated its wish for an agreement)


Phrases:
- if wishes were horses, beggars would ride
- the wish is father to the thought
- wish someone well

Origin:
Old English wȳscan, of Germanic origin; related to German wünschen, also to ween and wont