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Meanings of wish in English
Synonyms
Examples for "regard"
Examples for "regard"
1
Most countries regard Israeli settlements as illegal, a view that Israel disputes.
2
You could even regard one particular result in a rather one-sided way.
3
Tells how political change in regard to exchange rates, closed the market.
4
Minister McHugh will bring proposals in this regard to Government next week.
5
Public opinion would regard this as a step in the right direction.
1
Or mention to Ric, although Snow had given him some major compliments.
2
Paul had never been particularly adept at accepting compliments, especially extravagant ones.
3
Anybody who compliments my car earns a special place in my heart.
4
Unfortunately, conversational conventions do not encourage these much-needed compliments and supportive comments.
5
Its contents ran thus: Dr. Jekyll presents his compliments to Messrs. Maw.
Usage of wish in English
1
View, engage, listen, read and ask as many questions as you wish.
2
They're opinion police who wish to limit dissenting thought and free discourse.
3
We wish the population much courage and strength to overcome the crisis.
4
I believe you wish to reject this power you carry within yourself.
5
Out loud she spoke English: I wish I'd brought my passport today.
6
I wish my colleagues all the best for the future, said Woodford.
7
I wish I was home to battle this situation with my family.
8
I know you wish to continue with your investigation in Northern Ireland.
9
Why should Wild wish to set you against the South Sea Company?
10
They played Santa's elves with the police wish list: Bullet proof doors.
11
That day, my dormant wish of almost exactly three years came true.
12
In fact I had started to wish I'd left five minutes sooner.
13
When you want to make a wish, simply state it-clearlyand loudly.
14
When I wish the opinion of civilians, I will ask for it.
15
The bureau has no problem with his wish to reopen the case.
16
I wish Nick Brown every success in his new role, she said.
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Wish through the time
Wish across language varieties
United Kingdom
Common
Canada
Less common
Australia
Less common
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