The Clue
Desire (4 letter answer)
The Answer
WISH
Tags
Notes
The answer WISH is common and appears about once every 325 puzzles.
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Definition
WISH as a noun:
1. (wish, wishing, want) = a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire"
2. (wish, indirect request) = an expression of some desire or inclination; "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention"
3. (regard, wish, compliments) = (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes"
4. the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people"
WISH as a verb:
1. hope for; have a wish; "I wish I could go home now"
2. (wish, care, like) = prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?"
3. (will, wish) = have in mind; "I will take the exam tomorrow"
4. make or express a wish; "I wish that Christmas were over"
5. (wish, wish well) = feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
6. order politely; express a wish for
7. (wish, bid) = invoke upon; "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell"