The noun wish has 4 senses (first 2 from tagged texts)
1. (6) wish, wishing, want -- (a specific feeling of desire; "he got his wish"; "he was above all wishing and desire")
2. (2) wish, indirect request -- (an expression of some desire or inclination; "I could tell that it was his wish that the guests leave"; "his crying was an indirect request for attention")
3. regard, wish, compliments -- ((usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare; "give him my kind regards"; "my best wishes")
4. wish -- (the particular preference that you have; "it was his last wish"; "they should respect the wishes of the people")
Overview of verb wish
The verb wish has 7 senses (first 7 from tagged texts)
1. (48) wish -- (hope for; have a wish; "I wish I could go home now")
2. (31) wish, care, like -- (prefer or wish to do something; "Do you care to try this dish?"; "Would you like to come along to the movies?")
3. (25) will, wish -- (have in mind; "I will take the exam tomorrow")
4. (12) wish -- (make or express a wish; "I wish that Christmas were over")
5. (5) wish, wish well -- (feel or express a desire or hope concerning the future or fortune of)
6. (2) wish -- (order politely; express a wish for)
7. (2) wish, bid -- (invoke upon; "wish you a nice evening"; "bid farewell")