Synonyms for wish

noun

1. Desire

   longing, yearning, hankering, thirst, disposition; see also desire 1.

2. An expression of desire

   request, hope, intention, preference, choice, want, prayer, invocation, liking, pleasure, injunction, command, order.

3. The object of desire

   goal, dream, promise; see choice 3, hope 2.

verb

1. To desire

   covet, crave, envy; see want 1, yearn.

2. To express a desire

   hope, request, entreat, prefer, want, pray for, invoke, command, order, solicit, beg, look forward to, need; see also require 2.

3. To bid

   order, instruct, tell; see command 1. See syn. study at desire.