Wished: meaning, definitions and examples
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wished
[ wɪʃt ]
desire expressed
The word 'wished' is the past tense of 'wish,' which expresses a desire for something that is not the case. It is often used to convey longing or regret about a situation that is unattainable. When someone says they 'wished' for something, it indicates a hope or desire that could not be realized. This form can also express hypothetical situations, such as wishing for better circumstances or outcomes.
Synonyms
coveted, desired, longed, yearned.
Examples of usage
- I wished I could travel more.
- She wished for a better job.
- They wished they had arrived earlier.
Translations
Translations of the word "wished" in other languages:
🇵🇹 desejado
🇮🇳 इच्छित
🇩🇪 gewünscht
🇮🇩 diinginkan
🇺🇦 бажаний
🇵🇱 pożądany
🇯🇵 望まれた
🇫🇷 souhaité
🇪🇸 deseado
🇹🇷 istenilen
🇰🇷 바라는
🇸🇦 مرغوب
🇨🇿 přán
🇸🇰 želaný
🇨🇳 期望的
🇸🇮 želen
🇮🇸 óskast
🇰🇿 тіленген
🇬🇪 მსურს
🇦🇿 arzulanan
🇲🇽 deseado
Etymology
The word 'wish' derives from the Old English 'wyssian,' which meant to wish or to desire, and has its roots in the Proto-Germanic '*wiskwōną.' Over the centuries, its meaning evolved, encompassing the sense of longing or hope for something that is not currently true. The transition of 'wish' into 'wished' signifies both the grammatical evolution of English as well as the cultural significance of expressing desires. The suffix '-ed' is a marker of the past tense in English verbs, indicating that the wishing has taken place at some previous time. Historically, 'wish' has been connected to broader themes of desire within literature and folklore, often expressing the intersection of aspiration and reality.