wish
verb (used with object)
to want; desire; long for (usually followed by an infinitive or a clause).
has wished
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present perfectof wish (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Warsh, who has long decried “groupthink” at the Fed, may regret what he has wished for.
From Barron's ● May 1, 2026
On Instagram, Moore, 61, has wished her ex-husband, 68, many happy birthdays and thanked him for sharing a blended family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2024
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has wished him a speedy recovery, tweeting the words "Forza Silvio" - "Come on Silvio!"
From BBC ● Apr. 6, 2023
“He is looking forward to seeing family and friends over the next few days,” the Newcastle statement read, “and sends his appreciation to everyone who has wished him well.”
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 27, 2021
The moment of betrayal is the worst, the moment when you know beyond any doubt that you’ve been betrayed: that some other human being has wished you that much evil.
From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood
