well-wisher
well-wisher
Definition
well·-wisher (-wis̸h′ər)
noun
a person who wishes well to another or to a cause, etc.
well′·-wish′ing adjective, noun
well-wisher
Usage Examples
Preposition: of
- peace: For that, Maharishi has called on governments and philanthropic well-wishers of peace to establish groups of peace-creating experts in every country.
Converse of subject
- donate: Long serving staff took their final tea break surrounded by boxes of chocolates and cakes donated by well-wishers.
Converse of object
- thank: This postcard was used by Rev W H Laverty to thank well-wishers on the occasion of his Golden Wedding anniversary on 12th June 1922.
- meet: She travels by train and boat, meeting only kindly well-wishers along the route.
- tell: His family asked for no flowers, but told well-wishers they could donate money to the Chapel funds.
Adjective modifier
Browse dictionary entries near well-wisher
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- well-spoken
- well-rounded
- well-read
- well-preserved
- well-worn
- Welland
- Welland (Ship) Canal
- wellaway
- Welles
- wellhead
- wellie
- Wellington
- wellness
- Wells
