Verb

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(label) To desire; to want.

* (William Shakespeare)

I would not wish / Any companion in the world but you.

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To hope (for a particular outcome).

* (John Arbuthnot) (1667-1735)

This is as good an argument as an antiquary could wish for.

* 1901 , , (w, The Monkey's Paw)

Mr. White took the paw from his pocket and eyed it dubiously. "I don't know what to wish for, and that's a fact," he said slowly. "It seems to me I've got all I want."

To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).

* (William Shakespeare)

I would not wish them to a fairer death.

* Bible, (Psalms) xl. 14

Let them be driven backward, and put to shame, that wish me evil.

To request or desire to do an activity.

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

* (Ben Jonson)

I was wished to your worship by a gentleman.