I wish I could come vs I wish I could go

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'I wish I could come' is used when someone is expressing a desire to accompany someone to a location or event. 'I wish I could go' is used when someone is expressing a desire to travel or attend an event either alone or with others.

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I wish I could come

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing a desire to be present at a location where the speaker currently is not.

This phrase is used when someone wants to express a wish to be at a specific location where they are not currently present.

Examples:

I wish I could come to the party tonight, but I have to work.
I wish I could come visit you soon.

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Last updated: October 23, 2024

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I wish I could go

This phrase is correct and commonly used when expressing a desire to travel to a different location from where the speaker currently is.

This phrase is used when someone wants to express a wish to travel to a specific location from their current position.

Examples:

I wish I could go to Paris someday.
I wish I could go on a vacation right now.

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Last updated: October 23, 2024

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Jan 10, 2022 ... I wish I could go back and report my family to CPS. Even if I was only seven. Maybe a foster family would have been better. I'd go back and play ...
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Jan 3, 2006 ... If I say: "I wish I could go to your party", am I saying that I cannot go for sure? I'm not sure whether I'll be able to go or not.. how ...
May 20, 2019 ... I wish I could go back and just give my 13-year old self a hug. Judy Krasna May 20, 2019 The voices of those who have had eating disorders around the world.
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