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wish for someone or something

to wish to have someone or something. She spent most of her life wishing for Prince Charming, who would come along and sweep her off her feet. She still wishes for escape.

See also: wish

wish for

v.

1. To express a desire for something or someone: The child tossed a penny in the well and wished for a new bicycle.

2. To have or feel a desire for something or someone: For weeks I've been wishing for a big snowstorm so I could go skiing.

See also: wish