Synonyms for

Wished

Verb / wɪʃt / Another word for wished — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that is not easily attainable.

Synonyms & similar words

bid wishwell like wish begrudge care hoped desired longed craved yearned wanted aspired aimed dreamed fantasized envisioned coveted prayed begged pleaded sought asked craved pined hankered

Synonyms by register

Formal

desired longed for yearned for craved

Informal

wanted hoped for dreamed of

Literary

yearned craved ached for

Antonyms

disliked hated rejected spurned disregarded ignored

Common collocations

  • wished for the best
  • wished it were true
  • wished on a star
  • wished for a miracle
  • wished for the moon
  • wished him well
  • wished her luck

Word family

noun wish
verb wish
adjective wished-for

Usage note

The past tense and past participle of 'wish' is 'wished'. It often appears in the phrase 'wished for', indicating a desire for something that is absent or unattainable.

Example sentences

  1. I wished for snow so we could go sledding.
  2. She wished she had more time to play.
  3. He wished he could go to space.
  4. They wished for a peaceful solution to the conflict.
  5. We wished upon a star for good luck.

Quotes

  • If you wished to be loved, love. - Seneca
  • I have wished for death many times, but now I have a child to care for. - Johnny Depp
  • My only wish is that my wishes be granted. - Ashleigh Brilliant

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