Wish (for) is a term that expresses a strong DESIRE for something. It is often used in conjunction with other words such as HOPE, LONG, PRAY, WANT, COVET, and DESIRE. HOPE is a feeling of expectation and DESIRE for a certain thing to happen. LONG is to have a strong DESIRE for something over a period of time. PRAY is to make a request to a higher power or deity. WANT is to have a strong DESIRE for something. COVET is to have an intense and selfish DESIRE for something. DESIRE is to have a strong wish for something. All of these words are related to the term wish (for) and express a strong DESIRE for something.