wish upon a star en · VERB
Pronunciation
- /wɪʃ əˈpɑn ə stɑɹ/ (General-American)
- /wɪʃ əˈpɔn ə stɑɹ/ (General-American)
- /wɪʃ əˈpɒn ə stɑː(ɹ)/ (Received-Pronunciation)
Etymology
Originates from ancient times.
Meanings
- (literally) To make a wish on seeing a shooting star.
- (figuratively) To desire something without putting in any effort for it.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| wishes upon a star | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| wished upon a star | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| wished upon a star | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| wishing upon a star | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| wish on a star | alternative, uncommon | lexicographic |
Translations (2)
mg manao faniriana (To desire something without putting in any effort for it.) · fr prier la bonne étoile (To desire something without putting in any effort for it.)