- wish and desire
- A precatory term creative of a trust in a proper case. Anno: 49 ALR 91.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
wish and desire
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desire — vb Desire, wish, want, crave, covet mean having a longing for something. Desire, wish, and want are often used with identical intent though in such situations (usually everyday ones) that the degree of intensity of longing or need is not at issue … New Dictionary of Synonyms
Desire — De*sire , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Desired}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Desiring}.] [F. d[ e]sirer, L. desiderare, origin uncertain, perh. fr. de + sidus star, constellation, and hence orig., to turn the eyes from the stars. Cf. {Consider}, and {Desiderate},… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
wish — 1 /wIS/ verb 1 WANT STH IMPOSSIBLE (T) to want something to be true although you know it is either impossible or unlikely: wish (that): I wish I didn t have to go to work today. | wish to goodness spoken (=wish very much): I wish to goodness they … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
Desire — De*sire , n. [F. d[ e]sir, fr. d[ e]sirer. See {Desire}, v. t.] 1. The natural longing that is excited by the enjoyment or the thought of any good, and impels to action or effort its continuance or possession; an eager wish to obtain or enjoy.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wish — Wish, v. t. 1. To desire; to long for; to hanker after; to have a mind or disposition toward. [1913 Webster] I would not wish Any companion in the world but you. Shak. [1913 Webster] I wish above all things that thou mayest prosper. 3. John 2.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Desire (Bob Dylan album) — Desire Studio album by Bob Dylan Released January 5, 1976 … Wikipedia
desire — [di zīr′] vt. desired, desiring [ME desiren < OFr desirer < L desiderare, orig., prob., to await from the stars < de , from + sidus, star: see SIDEREAL] 1. to wish or long for; crave; covet 2. to ask for; request 3. to want sexually vi.… … English World dictionary
Desire — may refer to: Contents 1 Concepts 2 Music 2.1 Albums 2.2 … Wikipedia
Wish — Wish, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Wished}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Wishing}.] [OE. wischen, weschen, wuschen, AS. w?scan; akin to D. wenschen, G. w[ u]nschen, Icel. [ae]eskja, Dan. [ o]nske, Sw. [ o]nska; from AS. w?sc a wish; akin to OD. & G. wunsch, OHG.… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Wish You Were Here (novel) — Wish You Were Here is a humorous novel by English Author, Tom Holt. It was first published in the U.K by Orbit Books in 1998.The moral of this book is Be careful what you wish for....it may come true . A mischievous ghost of an ancient Native… … Wikipedia
