Other
uses of Wish
Wish + to + infinitive:
We
can use 'wish' with the infinitive to mean 'would like'. This is very formal.
We don't usually use a continuous tense with 'wish' in this case.
- I wish to speak to the headmaster. (This
means the same as 'I would like to speak to the headmaster'.)
Wish + object + to + infinitive:
In the same way, we can use 'wish' with an object and an infinitive.
- I do
not wish you to publish this article.
Wish + somebody + something:
This is used mostly in set phrases.
- I
wished
him a happy birthday.