English Definition
v. to want something to happen or be true
Significado en Español
deseo, desear
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
ước muốn, mong ước
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “wish”:
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A
dread
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B
refuse
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C
desire
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D
reject
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C — desire.
“wish” means v. to want something to happen or be true
Common questions about “wish”
What does “wish” mean?
wish — v. to want something to happen or be true. In Chinese: 希望，愿望.
How do you pronounce “wish”?
wish is pronounced /wɪʃ/. It breaks into 1 syllable: wish.
Is “wish” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. wish appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
