English Explanatory Dictionary

wishcast

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To interpret information or a situation in a way that casts it as favorable or desired, despite the fact that there is no evidence for such a conclusion.

Word forms

wishcast wishcasts wishcasting wishcasted

Etymology

Back-formation from wishcasting, equivalent to a blend of wish + forecast.

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