The difference between Request and Wish
When used as nouns, request means act of (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence), whereas wish means a desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
When used as verbs, request means to express the need or desire for, whereas wish means to desire.
check bellow for the other definitions of Request and Wish
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Request as a verb (transitive):
to express the need or desire for
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Request as a verb (transitive):
to ask somebody to do something
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Request as a noun:
Act of (with the adposition at in the presence of possessives, and on in their absence).
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Request as a noun:
A formal requesting something.
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Request as a noun:
of being sought after.
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Request as a noun (obsolete):
That which is asked for or requested.
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Wish as a noun:
A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
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Wish as a noun:
An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
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Wish as a noun:
The thing desired or longed for.
Examples:
"My dearest wish is to see them happily married."
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Wish as a noun (Sussex):
A water meadow.
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Wish as a verb (transitive):
To desire; to want.
Examples:
"I'll come tomorrow, if you wish it."
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Wish as a verb (intransitive, followed by ''for''):
To hope (for a particular outcome).
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Wish as a verb (ditransitive):
To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
Examples:
"We wish you a Merry Christmas."
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Wish as a verb (intransitive, followed by ''to'' and an infinitive):
To request or desire to do an activity.
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Wish as a verb (transitive):
To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.