Wish
/wɪʃ/noun
To desire or hope for something to happen.
Did you know?In Old English, 'wisan' meant 'to be wise' and was often linked to the power of intention and manifestation, hinting at the mystical nature of our desires.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*wisōną
“To know, to be wise, often connected to the power of intention.”
Old English
OE
wisan
“To be, to exist; also implies intentionality in one's desires.”
Middle English
ME
wischen
“To wish or hope for something, reflecting a deep yearning.”
Modern English
English
wish
“A desire for something to happen, with roots in ancient wisdom and intention.”