wishes
Translation
wishes, greetings, desires
Examples
She sent me her best wishes.
She sent me her best wishes.
He has three wishes from the genie.
He has three wishes from the genie.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.'s)) wishes someone's desires or hopes. We must respect her wishes.
best/good wishes a message of hope for happiness. Please give him my best wishes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: desires, hopes; Related: greetings
Etymology
Plural of 'wish', from Old English 'wȳscan', meaning 'to wish'. Related to German 'wünschen'.
Memory Tips
Often used in greetings like 'Best wishes!' or 'Good wishes!' to express hope for someone's happiness.