wishing Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a specific feeling of desire
    wish; want.
    • he got his wish
    • he was above all wishing and desire
  2. verb hope for; have a wish
    wish.
    • I wish I could go home now
  3. verb prefer or wish to do something
    wish; like; care.
    • Do you care to try this dish?
    • Would you like to come along to the movies?
  4. verb make or express a wish
    wish.
    • I wish that Christmas were over
  5. verb feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
    wish; wish well.
  6. verb order politely; express a wish for
    wish.
  7. verb invoke upon
    wish; bid.
    • wish you a nice evening
    • bid farewell

WordNet


Wish"ing
Definitions
  1. a. & n. from Wish, v. t.

Webster 1913