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to desire; to wish; to hope
to beg; to request; to implore; to pray
to have something done for oneself
皆様のご健康を心から願っています。
I wish for everyone's health.
病気の母の回復を神に願った。
I prayed to the gods for my sick mother's recovery.
世界の平和を心から願いたいです。
I want to wish for world peace.