wishes
Translation
desires, hopes, greetings
Examples
He has three wishes.
He has three wishes.
Best wishes for the future.
Best wishes for the future.
Grammar Patterns
((a wish for sth.)) a desire for sth. He has three wishes for more money.
((best wishes)) an expression of hope for future happiness. Send them my best wishes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: desires, hopes, greetings
Etymology
The plural form of the noun 'wish', from Proto-Germanic 'wunskaz' (a wish).
Memory Tips
This is the plural of 'wish'. Think of a genie in a bottle granting 'three wishes'.