n.
1.a specific feeling of desire
2.an expression of some desire or inclination
3.(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
4.the particular preference that you have wish v.
1.hope for
2.prefer or wish to do something
3.have in mind
4.make or express a wish
5.feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
6.order politely
7.invoke upon
Idiom of the Day
lead (someone) by the nose
to have full control of someone, to make or persuade someone to do what you want
The man is not very aggressive and lets his boss lead him by the nose.