verb
1.
feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen.
"we wished for peace"
synonyms: desire, want, hope for, long for, yearn for, crave, hunger for, thirst for, lust after, covet, sigh for, pine for, dream of; More
2.
want to do something.
"they wish to become involved"
synonyms: want, desire, have an inclination, feel/be inclined, feel like, care; More
noun
1.
a desire or hope for something to happen.
"the union has reiterated its wish for an agreement"
synonyms: desire, longing, hope, yearning, inclination, urge, whim, craving