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wishes

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈwɪʃɪz// UK //wˈɪʃɪz// wish·es

n. the things you want to happen or the hopes you have for someone. You often use this word when talking about what you want for your birthday or when saying goodbye to a friend.

n. desires or hopes for something to happen; also used to express polite greetings or kind thoughts toward another person.


SIMPLE

She sent her best wishes for his new job.

CONTEXTUAL

The manager ignored the staff's wishes and decided to change the office hours without asking them first.

COMPLEX

Despite the family's explicit wishes to keep the ceremony private, several local reporters gathered outside the gates to document the arrival of the guests.

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Usually used in the plural form when referring to greetings or a list of desires.

Pitfall

I have many wish for youI have many wishes for youWhen referring to multiple hopes or formal greetings, the plural form 'wishes' must be used.

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