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wish

desire

Related forms: wish · 3 words in this dictionary

Related words

Shared components, not spelling prefixes

wishful

having or showing a desire for something that is difficult to get or achieve

wish+ful

Shared component: wish · desire

wishbone

the forked bone between the neck and breast of a bird, especially a chicken, which is traditionally pulled apart by two people, with the person getting the longer part making a wish.

wish+bone

Shared component: wish · desire

wishfully

in a manner characterized by or expressing a wish or desire, especially one that is unlikely to be fulfilled.

wish+ful+ly

Shared component: wish · desire