Definitions of wish:

• noun:   the particular preference that you have

  Example: "It was his last wish"

• noun:   an expression of some desire or inclination

  Example: "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"

• noun:   a specific feeling of desire

  Example: "He got his wish"

• noun:   (usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare

  Example: "My best wishes"

• verb:   invoke upon

  Example: "Wish you a nice evening"

• verb:   order politely; express a wish for
• verb:   make or express a wish

  Example: "I wish that Christmas were over"

• verb:   hope for; have a wish

  Example: "I wish I could go home now"

• verb:   feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of
• verb:   prefer or wish to do something
• verb:   have in mind
• name:  A surname (very rare: popularity rank in the U.S.: #53365)