Wish for Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɪʃ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ
WISH-for or WISH-fer
wˈɪʃ/ /fˈɔː
WISH-faw
Definition
To want or hope for something, often something that is not likely or is out of your control.
Usage & Nuances
'Wish for' is slightly formal and is often used for hopes or dreams unlikely to happen. Common in phrases like 'be careful what you wish for.' Not as strong as 'hope for,' and don't confuse with 'wish' as in 'I wish you luck.' For objects, use 'wish for a new car'; for situations, use 'wish for peace.'
Spanish: desear - anhelarPortuguese (BR): desejar - ansiarPortuguese (PT): desejar - ansiarChinese (Simplified): 渴望 - 祈愿Chinese (Traditional): 渴望 - 祈願Hindi: कामना करना - चाहनाArabic: يتمنى - يرغبBengali: আকাঙ্ক্ষা করা - কামনা করাRussian: желать - мечтать оJapanese: 願う - 望むVietnamese: ước - ao ướcKorean: 바라다 - 소망하다Turkish: arzulamak - dilemekUrdu: خواہش کرنا - آرزو کرناIndonesian: mengharapkan - menginginkan
Example Sentences
I wish for a new bike every birthday.
basic
They wish for peace in their country.
basic
Did you wish for anything special this year?
basic
Sometimes we all wish for a break from work.
natural
You should be careful what you wish for.
natural
On cold nights, I often wish for summer to come back.
natural