Optative Sentences
Optative Sentences Definition A sentence that expresses a wish, desire, prayer, curse, or other similar sentiment is known as an optative sentence. May my father have a life filled with joys! Here, the speaker prays for his/her father. The speaker’s prayer is for his/her father’s joyful life. Sentences like this are called optative sentences. Examples of Optative Sentences Best wishes! Good luck! God help us! Happy Eid day! Get healthy again! Get married soon! Have a nice trip! Have a safe journey! Happy National Day! Wish you good luck! God bless our nation! Let you achieve your aims. Wish you a life full of joy. Would that we had dollars! May God restore your health! May you be blessed with a baby boy! Would that I could buy that car! Let our territory be a peaceful place for visitors. Forms of Optative Sentences The most common words may, let, wish, have, would that, and get are used at the start of an optative sentence. They can also be sentences used for wishin...