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wishing

Verb

∙ present participle of wish

Noun

∙ The act of making a wish.

wish

Noun

∙ a desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen
∙ an expression of such a desire etc.
∙ the process of expressing or thinking about such a desire etc. (often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power(s)
∙ the thing desired or longed for
∙ a water meadow. Sussex

Verb

∙ To desire; to want. transitive
∙ To hope (for a particular outcome). intransitive, followed by for
∙ To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something). ditransitive
∙ To request or desire to do an activity. intransitive, followed by to and an infinitive
∙ To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of. transitive