(wish for something) to hope that something that you want will happen by magic or by the power of your thoughts
We know what she’ll be wishing for on her birthday.
Synonyms and related words
To use, or to be affected by magical or supernatural powers
bewitch
call up
cast a spell on/over someone
3
be careful what you wish for (it might just happen)used for telling someone to think carefully about the changes that they would like in their life, as they might not make them any happier
Synonyms and related words
Ways of warning or advising someone
beware
look out
watch it
4
couldn’t wish for more/better etc.used for saying that someone or something is the best
You couldn’t wish for a betterfriend.
He could not have wished for a more pleasantvacation.
Synonyms and related words
Best
best
ideal
first class
wish for
phrasal verb transitive
Other entries for this word
ask/wish for the moonphrase
I couldn’t ask/wish for...phrase
Word Forms
present tense
I/you/we/they
wish for
he/she/it
wishes for
present participle
wishing for
past tense
wished for
past participle
wished for
DEFINITIONS4
1
(wish for something) formalto want something
They do not wish for pity.
What more could anyone wish for?
Synonyms and related words
To want something
want
wish
hope
2
(wish for something) to hope that something that you want will happen by magic or by the power of your thoughts
We know what she’ll be wishing for on her birthday.
Synonyms and related words
To use, or to be affected by magical or supernatural powers
bewitch
call up
cast a spell on/over someone
3
be careful what you wish for (it might just happen)used for telling someone to think carefully about the changes that they would like in their life, as they might not make them any happier
Synonyms and related words
Ways of warning or advising someone
beware
watch it
mind (out)
4
couldn’t wish for more/better etcused for saying that someone or something is the best
You couldn’t wish for a betterfriend.
He could not have wished for a more pleasantholiday.