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