n. Desire; sometimes, eager desire or longing.n. An expression of desire; a request; a petition; sometimes, an expression of either a benevolent or a malevolent disposition toward others.n. The thing desired; the object of desire.To have a wish or desire; cherish some desire, either for what is or for what is not supposed to be obtainable; long: often with for before an object.To desire; crave; covet; want; long for: as, what do you wish ? my master wishes to speak with you.To desire (something) to be: with objective predicate.To desire in behalf of some one or something (expressed by dative); invoke, or call down (upon): as, to wish one joy or luck.To recommend; commend to another's confidence, approval, kindness, or care.