The usage of "wish" + object (Grammar)
I found the following sentences from an English textbook.
1) I threw one over my shoulder, wishing a return to Italy someday.
2) I found it interesting that even on the other side of the world, people still wish for simple things like happiness, love, and marriage.
I believe that usage 2) "wish for" is completely appropriate in the sentence.
However, I was not able to find usage 1) "wish + object (alone)" from dictionaries except for the following sort of examples, which I do not think exactly match usage 1).
(Excerpt from Collins Dictionary)
8. verb [no cont]
If you say that you would not wish a particular thing on someone, you mean that the thing is so https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/unpleasant that you would not want them to be forced to https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/experience it.It's a horrid experience and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. [VERB noun + on]
As a result, I guess usage 1) is wrong. Could someone clarify whether usage 1) is correct or wrong?
Thank you in advance.
Top answer
The Collins entry is giving you an example of the phrase 'wish on '. Usage 1) if fine. There's no mention of 'on'.
- The Collins entry is giving you an example of the phrase 'wish on '.
- Usage 1) if fine.
- There's no mention of 'on'.
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The Collins entry is giving you an example of the phrase 'wish on'.
Usage 1) if fine. There's no mention of 'on'.
0'wish' + object has some limited uses. It's not unheard of. I found these online.
I wish a plague upon their houses.
Those who wish a stable community have identified their enemy.
These new materials are popular among companies that wish a unique and eye-catching look.
My sister and I would ask our parents to wish a good night to us.
To those who were injured I wish a s
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