Wishing: meaning, definitions and examples

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wishing

 

[ หˆwษชสƒษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

make a wish

The act of expressing a desire for something to happen or be done, typically in a form of a sentence starting with 'I wish'. Wishing is often associated with hope and optimism, as it reflects a belief in the possibility of desired outcomes.

Synonyms

desire, dream, hope

Examples of usage

  • I made a wish upon a shooting star.
  • She blew out the candles on her birthday cake while making a wish.
Context #2 | Verb

desire something to happen

To feel or express a strong desire or hope for something to happen or be true. Wishing can involve both conscious and subconscious thoughts, and it is often accompanied by feelings of longing or anticipation.

Synonyms

desire, hope, long for

Examples of usage

  • I am wishing for good luck on my exam.
  • She is wishing for a successful career in the future.

Translations

Translations of the word "wishing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น desejo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค‡เคšเฅเค›เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wunsch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ keinginan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะฑะฐะถะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ลผyczenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ก˜ใ„ (negai)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท souhait

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deseo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dilek

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋žŒ (balam)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃู…ู†ูŠุฉ (umniya)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pล™รกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลพelanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ„ฟๆœ› (yuร nwร ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ลพelja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณsk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ั–ะปะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒฃแƒ แƒ•แƒ˜แƒšแƒ˜ (survili)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ arzu

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deseo

Word origin

The word 'wishing' originated from the Old English word 'wyscan', which meant 'to wish'. Over time, the meaning evolved to encompass the act of expressing desires or hopes for specific outcomes. Wishing has been a common human practice throughout history, often associated with superstitions and rituals aimed at bringing good luck or fulfilling dreams.

See also: wish, wishes.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,471 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.