Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
wish-on
verb
/wɪʃ ɒn/
Definition
To express a desire or hope for something to happen, often by invoking a magical or sentimental element.
Examples
- As a child, she would wish on stars every night for her dreams to come true.
- It’s a tradition to wish on the first star you see in the evening.
- He wished on his birthday candles for good health and happiness.
Meaning
The act of making a wish or hope related to a specific event or thing, usually with an expectation of fulfillment.
Synonyms
- hope
- desire
- long for
- yearn
- dream of
