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is it okay to use "ing" with the verb "wish" and say "I've been wishing" isn't wish a state verb?
3 Answers
- ?Lv 73 years ago
Yes, it's fine -- just as you would say: I've been hoping, thinking, etc. Calling them "state" verbs is just silly.
- choko_canyonLv 73 years ago
If you have been engaged in the act of wishing over a period of time, it's correct to say "I've been wishing".
- 3 years ago
its okay. almost every state verb uses +ing except for some. state verbs have exceptions that some people need to learn (understand, etc.)
"i've been wishing for a dog for so long!"
