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1 wish
[wiʃ] 1. verb1) (to have and/or express a desire: There's no point in wishing for a miracle; Touch the magic stone and wish; He wished that she would go away; I wish that I had never met him.) vēlēties2) (to require (to do or have something): Do you wish to sit down, sir?; We wish to book some seats for the theatre; I'll cancel the arrangement if you wish.) vajadzēt; gribēt3) (to say that one hopes for (something for someone): I wish you the very best of luck.) vēlēt2. noun1) (a desire or longing, or the thing desired: It's always been my wish to go to South America some day.) vēlēšanās2) (an expression of desire: The fairy granted him three wishes; Did you make a wish?) vēlēšanās3) ((usually in plural) an expression of hope for success etc for someone: He sends you his best wishes.) vēlējums•- wishing-well* * *vēlējums, vēlēšanās; vēlēties; vēlēt -
2 express wish
noteikta vēlēšanās -
3 amen
interjection, noun((usually Amen) said or sung by Jews or Christians to express a wish that the prayer should be fulfilled.) āmen* * *āmen; lai notiek! -
4 ask
1) (to put a question: He asked me what the time was; Ask the price of that scarf; Ask her where to go; Ask him about it; If you don't know, ask.) []jautāt2) (to express a wish to someone for something: I asked her to help me; I asked (him) for a day off; He rang and asked for you; Can I ask a favour of you?) lūgt3) (to invite: He asked her to his house for lunch.) ielūgt; uzaicināt•- ask for
- for the asking* * *apjautāties, jautāt, izjautāt; lūgt; ielūgt, uzaicināt; prasīt -
5 ask for
1) (to express a wish to see or speak to (someone): When he telephoned he asked for you; He is very ill and keeps asking for his daughter.) palūgt; pieprasīt2) (to behave as if inviting (something unpleasant): Going for a swim when you have a cold is just as asking for trouble.) sagādāt sev nepatikšanas
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express a wish to obtain — index desire Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
wish — I n. desire 1) to make a wish 2) to fulfill, realize a wish 3) to get one s wish 4) to express a wish 5) to respect smb. s wish 6) a fervent, strong; unfulfilled wish 7) the death wish 8) a wish for (a wish for peace) 9) a w … Combinatory dictionary
wish — wish1 [ wıʃ ] verb *** 1. ) transitive wish (that) to want something to happen although it is unlikely: I wish I was rich! Andy wished that he could think of a way to help. I wish Beth would stop trying to be so nice. a ) used for saying that you … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
wish — I UK [wɪʃ] / US verb Word forms wish : present tense I/you/we/they wish he/she/it wishes present participle wishing past tense wished past participle wished *** 1) a) [transitive] to want something to happen although it is unlikely wish (that): I … English dictionary
wish — I. verb Etymology: Middle English wisshen, from Old English wȳscan; akin to Old High German wunsken to wish, Sanskrit vāñchati he wishes, vanoti he strives for more at win Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. to have a desire for (as… … New Collegiate Dictionary
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Wish — Wish, v. t. 1. To desire; to long for; to hanker after; to have a mind or disposition toward. [1913 Webster] I would not wish Any companion in the world but you. Shak. [1913 Webster] I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper. 3. John 2.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wish — ► VERB 1) desire something that cannot or probably will not happen. 2) want to do something. 3) ask (someone) to do something or that (something) be done. 4) express a hope that (someone) has (happiness, success, etc.). 5) (wish on) hope that… … English terms dictionary
wish someone well — 1. To wish someone success or good fortune 2. To bear someone no ill will • • • Main Entry: ↑well * * * wish someone well/ill/ phrase to say that you hope good bad things will happen to someone The crowd wished … Useful english dictionary
wish — [[t]wɪ̱ʃ[/t]] ♦♦ wishes, wishing, wished 1) N COUNT: oft with poss A wish is a desire or strong feeling that you want to have something or do something. → See also death wish She was sincere and genuine in her wish to make amends for the past...… … English dictionary
Wish You Were Here — У этого термина существуют и другие значения, см. Wish You Were Here (значения). Wish You Were Here … Википедия
