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Synonyms & Similar Words
hoping
desiring
longing
yearning
aspiring
wishing
wanting
craving
coveting
lusting
dreaming
imagining
envisioning
expecting
anticipating
waiting
looking
seeking
praying
pleading
begging
soliciting
requesting
imploring
supplicating
entreating
petitioning
invoking
Meaning of Wishing
The primary meaning of the word "Wishing" is to feel or express a desire for something to happen or be the case.
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "Wishing" as the act of feeling or expressing a desire for something, especially something that seems unlikely to happen.
- It can also refer to the act of expressing good wishes to someone on a special occasion or in a particular situation.
Etymology of Wishing
The word "Wishing" has its roots in Old English "wyscan", which is derived from "wys" meaning "wish" and the suffix "-scan" forming a verb.
Historically, the word has been used since the 9th century to express a desire or hope for something to happen.
Example Uses
- I've been wishing for a vacation all year, and I finally booked a trip to the beach.
- She wished her friends a happy new year on social media.
- He wished he could turn back time and fix his mistakes.
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
dreading
fearing
despising
loathing
abhorring
detesting
hating
despising
rejecting
refusing
declining
denying
opposing
resisting
protesting
objecting
disapproving
disagreeing
dissenting
disliking