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  1. wish, wishing, wantnoun

    a specific feeling of desire

    "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"

    Synonyms:
    indirect request, neediness, need, wish, deprivation, want, regard, privation, lack, deficiency, compliments

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  1. hoping

    to hope for something; clue-lessy waiting for something

    "i was wishing for a new phone..."

    Submitted by rinat on August 15, 2019  

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  1. wishingnoun

    Synonyms:
    longing, aspiration

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  1. List of paraphrases for "wishing":

    desiring, wanting, desirous, seeking

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#2825seeking
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#10765deficiency
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#112192privation
#229574neediness

How to use wishing in a sentence?

  1. Emperor Naruhito:

    I pledge hereby that I shall act according to the Constitution and fulfill my responsibility as the symbol of the State and of the unity of the people of Japan, while always wishing for the happiness of the people and the peace of the world, turning my thoughts to the people and standing by them, i sincerely hope that our country, through our people's wisdom and unceasing efforts, achieves further development and contributes to the friendship and peace of the international community and the welfare and prosperity of humankind.

  2. Britt Ekland:

    I feel great now, better than I have for many years, getting older happens to everyone. It’s pointless complaining about it or wishing you could change.

  3. George Eliot:

    It seems to me we can never give up longing And wishing while we are thoroughly alive. There are certain things we feel to be beautiful and good, And we must hunger after them.

  4. Birthday:

    Congratulations on your birthday! Wishing you a truly fabulous day.

  5. The Hills Joe Concha:

    This is the most insidious hateful rhetoric of anyone who exists in political punditry. Rick Wilson is wishing Coronavirus on Melania Trump. It doesnt matter if the wish is aimed at a First Lady, or a doctor, a teacher, a policewoman. It is despicable. He deserves no platform.


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