He expressed his wishe to become a professional musician.

I have many wishings for the future.

The wishfulnesses of the children were evident in their letters to Santa Claus.

I wish my name was Smith.

I threw a coin into the wishing well and made a wish.

Wishful thinking is the belief or hope that something you want to happen will happen, even though it is not likely or realistic.

I have a long wish list for my birthday.

I hope all your wishes come true.

I wish I could fly.

He had a death wish and constantly put himself in dangerous situations.