What does wishing mean?
Wishing means gerund of wish (“the act of making a wish”).
Wishing
/ˈwɪʃɪŋ/ · noun
Meaning
gerund of wish (“the act of making a wish”).
Definitions by Sense
- gerund of wish (“the act of making a wish”)
- present participle and gerund of wish
Example Sentences
All that happeneth by wyſſhynge, is none of thine. As who ſhuld ſay what ſo euer cõmeth vnto the [thee] by thyne owne traueile and induſtrie that only counte thyne owne.
Discourse there was none; only exclamations and interjections, and wishings, wishings, wishings that Bessy were but his own for ever — his dear, dear little wife, as assuredly one day she should be!
Synonyms for wishing
Antonyms for wishing
Related Words
Word Forms
- wishings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for wishing?
Common synonyms include want, wish.
What is the opposite of wishing?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use wishing in a sentence?
All that happeneth by wyſſhynge, is none of thine. As who ſhuld ſay what ſo euer cõmeth vnto the [thee] by thyne owne traueile and induſtrie that only counte thyne owne.
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