Main Difference
The main difference between Goal and Wish is that the Goal is a desired result or outcome and Wish is a desire
Goal
A goal is an idea of the future or desired result that a person or a group of people envisions, plans and commits to achieve. People endeavor to reach goals within a finite time by setting deadlines.
A goal is roughly similar to a purpose or aim, the anticipated result which guides reaction, or an end, which is an object, either a physical object or an abstract object, that has intrinsic value.
Wish
A wish is a hope or desire for something. Fictionally, wishes can be used as plot devices. In folklore, opportunities for “making a wish” or for wishes to “come true” or “be granted” are themes that are sometimes used.
Goal (noun)
A result that one is attempting to achieve.
“My lifelong goal is to get into a Hollywood movie.”
“She failed in her goal to become captain of the team.”
Goal (noun)
In many sports, an area into which the players attempt to put an object.
Goal (noun)
The act of placing the object into the goal.
Goal (noun)
A point scored in a game as a result of placing the object into the goal.
Goal (noun)
A noun or noun phrase that receives the action of a verb. The subject of a passive verb or the direct object of an active verb. Also called a patient, target, or undergoer.
Goal (verb)
To score a goal
Wish (noun)
A desire, hope, or longing for something or for something to happen.
Wish (noun)
An expression of such a desire, often connected with ideas of magic and supernatural power.
Wish (noun)
The thing desired or longed for.
“My dearest wish is to see them happily married.”
Wish (noun)
A water meadow.
Wish (verb)
To desire; to want.
“I’ll come tomorrow, if you wish it.”
Wish (verb)
To hope (for a particular outcome).
Wish (verb)
To bestow (a thought or gesture) towards (someone or something).
“We wish you a Merry Christmas.”
Wish (verb)
To request or desire to do an activity.
Wish (verb)
To recommend; to seek confidence or favour on behalf of.
Wish (verb)
feel or express a strong desire or hope for something that cannot or probably will not happen
“he wished that he had practised the routines”
“we wished for peace”
Wish (verb)
express a hope that (someone) enjoys (happiness or success)
“they wish her every success”
Wish (verb)
want to do something
“they wish to become involved”
Wish (verb)
want (something) to be done or happen
“I wish it to be clearly understood”
Wish (verb)
want (someone) to do or have something
“Anne wishes me to visit her”
Wish (verb)
hope that (someone) has to deal with someone or something undesirable
“he wouldn’t wish Arthur on anyone”
Wish (noun)
a desire or hope for something to happen
“the union has reiterated its wish for an agreement”
“her wish to be a mother”
Wish (noun)
an expression of a desire, typically in the form of a request or instruction
“she must carry out her late father’s wishes”
Wish (noun)
an invocation or recitation of a hope or desire
“he makes a wish”
Wish (noun)
an expression of a hope for someone’s success, happiness, or welfare
“the Queen had sent her best wishes for a speedy recovery”
Wish (noun)
a thing that is or has been wished for
“the petitioners eventually got their wish”