verb
Meaning 1
To make a wish on seeing a shooting star.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: literally
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Phrase guide
wish upon a star
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Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /wɪʃ əˈpɒn ə stɑː(ɹ)/
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General-American: /wɪʃ əˈpɑn ə stɑɹ/
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General-American: /wɪʃ əˈpɔn ə stɑɹ/
verb
Meaning 2
To desire something without putting in any effort for it.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: figuratively
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
Originates from ancient times.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- French: prier la bonne étoile — To desire something without putting in any effort for it.
- Malagasy: manao faniriana — To desire something without putting in any effort for it.