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I wish that

🇬🇧 UK //aɪ wɪʃ ðæt// 🇺🇸 US //aɪ wɪʃ ðæt//

Meaning of I wish that

A phrase used to express a desire for something that is not the case.

In simple words: I hope for something that is not true or possible.

I wish that in a sentence

• I wish that I could travel the world more often.
• She said, 'I wish that you would stay longer.'
• They expressed, 'I wish that it would stop raining.'
• He often reflects, 'I wish that I had studied harder in school.'
• I wish that my favorite show would come back on air.
• When she saw the news, she exclaimed, 'I wish that were just a rumor.'

How to use I wish that

Used to express a desire for something different from reality. Often used in formal contexts but also appropriate in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

I wish + that + clause

Memory hint

Think of 'wishing' as blowing out candles; you make a desire that may not come true.

Related words

Collocations with I wish that

• I wish that you
• I wish that he
• I wish that we

Synonyms for I wish that

• hope
• desire
• long for

Common mistakes with I wish that

• 'I wish that' is often confused with 'I hope that' but expresses a stronger sense of impossibility.
• Learners may omit 'that,' saying 'I wish you would come' instead of 'I wish that you would come.'
• Using 'was' instead of 'were' in conditional sentences (e.g., 'I wish I was rich' instead of 'I wish I were rich').

Frequently asked questions about I wish that

What does I wish that mean?

I hope for something that is not true or possible.

What is the definition of I wish that?

A phrase used to express a desire for something that is not the case.

How do you use I wish that in a sentence?

I wish that I could travel the world more often.

Can you give another example of I wish that?

She said, 'I wish that you would stay longer.'

What are synonyms for I wish that?

Common alternatives include hope, desire, long for.

What words go with I wish that?

It commonly pairs with I wish that you, I wish that he, I wish that we.

What are common mistakes when using I wish that?

'I wish that' is often confused with 'I hope that' but expresses a stronger sense of impossibility. Learners may omit 'that,' saying 'I wish you would come' instead of 'I wish that you would come.' Using 'was' instead of 'were' in conditional sentences (e.g., 'I wish I was rich' instead of 'I wish I were rich').

How do you pronounce I wish that?

US: //aɪ wɪʃ ðæt//, UK: //aɪ wɪʃ ðæt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use I wish that?

Used to express a desire for something different from reality. Often used in formal contexts but also appropriate in casual conversations.