WISHED Meaning and
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Wished is the past tense and past participle form of the verb wish. The verb wish refers to expressing a desire or longing for something that is not currently present or possible. It conveys the idea of wanting something to happen or exist, often accompanied by a feeling of dissatisfaction or unhappiness with the current state of affairs.
To wish can encompass a range of desires, including but not limited to desires for specific outcomes or achievements, hopes for individuals or oneself, aspirations for change or improvement, and dreams of future possibilities. Wishing may involve both emotional and intellectual aspects, as it combines longing with a conscious recognition of what is lacking or desired.
When the word is used in the past tense or past participle form as "wished," it indicates that the desire or longing has already occurred in the past. It refers to a specific instance or instances where someone expressed their wish for something that was not present at the time. By using the past tense form, "wished" implies that the expression of desire has already happened and is no longer ongoing.
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Etymology of WISHED
The word "wished" has its origins in the Old English word "wyscan", which meant "to wish, to desire". This Old English word ultimately derives from the Germanic root word "wiscon", meaning "to seek, to desire". It is also related to the Middle Dutch word "wenscen" and the Old High German word "wunsken", both of which have similar meanings. Over time, "wyscan" evolved into "wischen" in Middle English, and then eventually became "wish" in modern English.
Idioms with the word WISHED
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I wished I had bitten my tongue off
The idiom "I wished I had bitten my tongue off" is an exaggeration used when someone deeply regrets or feels remorseful about something they have said. It suggests that they believe it would have been better to have remained silent instead of speaking and causing harm or trouble.
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