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Meanings of wish in английском

русский
желание
португальский
desejo
испанский
anhelo
каталонский
desig

Desire for a specific item or event.

        желание
        каталонский
        record
        испанский
        recuerdos

        (Usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare.

              record
              Synonyms
              Examples for "regard"
              Examples for "regard"
              1
              Most countries regard Israeli settlements as illegal, a view that Israel disputes.
              Reuters
              2
              You could even regard one particular result in a rather one-sided way.
              The South African
              3
              Tells how political change in regard to exchange rates, closed the market.
              The new yorker
              4
              Minister McHugh will bring proposals in this regard to Government next week.
              Independent.ie
              5
              Public opinion would regard this as a step in the right direction.
              The South African
              1
              Or mention to Ric, although Snow had given him some major compliments.
              Silver zombie: delilah street: paranormal investigator
              2
              Paul had never been particularly adept at accepting compliments, especially extravagant ones.
              Paul of dune
              3
              Anybody who compliments my car earns a special place in my heart.
              Coyote dreams
              4
              Unfortunately, conversational conventions do not encourage these much-needed compliments and supportive comments.
              59 seconds: think a little, change a lot
              5
              Its contents ran thus: Dr. Jekyll presents his compliments to Messrs. Maw.
              Strange case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde
              португальский
              desejar
              испанский
              gustar

              To prefer or wish to do something.

                    desejar
                    португальский
                    petição
                    каталонский
                    desig
                    испанский
                    ruego indirecto

                    An expression of some desire or inclination.

                          petição
                          Usage of wish in английском
                          1
                          View, engage, listen, read and ask as many questions as you wish.
                          The South African
                          2
                          They're opinion police who wish to limit dissenting thought and free discourse.
                          Ebony
                          3
                          We wish the population much courage and strength to overcome the crisis.
                          The South African
                          4
                          I believe you wish to reject this power you carry within yourself.
                          The pretender's crown
                          5
                          Out loud she spoke English: I wish I'd brought my passport today.
                          Lost in translation
                          6
                          I wish my colleagues all the best for the future, said Woodford.
                          The Guardian
                          7
                          I wish I was home to battle this situation with my family.
                          The South African
                          8
                          I know you wish to continue with your investigation in Northern Ireland.
                          Warlord: an alex hawke novel
                          9
                          Why should Wild wish to set you against the South Sea Company?
                          A conspiracy of paper: a novel
                          10
                          They played Santa's elves with the police wish list: Bullet proof doors.
                          Wired
                          11
                          That day, my dormant wish of almost exactly three years came true.
                          Letters to jackie: condolences from a grieving nation
                          12
                          In fact I had started to wish I'd left five minutes sooner.
                          Bag of Bones
                          13
                          When you want to make a wish, simply state it-clearlyand loudly.
                          Can You Feel Anything When I Do This?
                          14
                          When I wish the opinion of civilians, I will ask for it.
                          Dante's numbers
                          15
                          The bureau has no problem with his wish to reopen the case.
                          Flash and Bones
                          16
                          I wish Nick Brown every success in his new role, she said.
                          The Guardian
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                          Translations for wish
                          португальский
                          desejoafãdesejaresperarquererpetição
                          каталонский
                          desigrecordpeticióvoluntat
                          Wish through the time
                          Wish across language varieties
                          United Kingdom
                          Common
                          Canada
                          Less common
                          Australia
                          Less common
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