English Explanatory Dictionary

wish upon a star

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb

To make a wish on seeing a shooting star.
To desire something without putting in any effort for it.

Pronunciation

/wɪʃ əˈpɒn ə stɑː(ɹ)/ /wɪʃ əˈpɑn ə stɑɹ/ /wɪʃ əˈpɔn ə stɑɹ/

Word forms

wish upon a star wishes upon a star wishing upon a star wished upon a star

Etymology

Originates from ancient times.

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