wish · v
wish to do sth
B2 to want to do something
Dictionary examples:
Those wishing to learn more can visit the Resources section of the site. (23.8)
I wish to make a complaint. (27.4)
wish (that)
B1 to want a situation that is different from the one that exists
Dictionary examples:
I wish my computer could read my mind instead of my typing. (0.0)
She wishes her dog would stop eating her homework. (0.0)
I wish my alarm clock would make coffee instead of noise. (0.0)
I wish I had been there. (13.2)
I wish he would leave. (13.5)
I wish I didn't have to go to work today. (25.5)
I wish that I was/were a bit taller. (30.0)
wish sb luck
B1 to say that you hope someone will be lucky, successful, etc.
Dictionary examples:
My boss wished me luck finishing the report before the pizza arrived. (0.0)
My teacher wished me luck staying awake during the boring history lesson. (0.0)
I wished my friend luck surviving a day without his phone. (0.0)
I wished him luck on his test. (24.5)
I'm running in the relay - wish me luck! (55.5)