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well-wisher Definition

well·-wisher (-wis̸h′ər)

noun

a person who wishes well to another or to a cause, etc.

well-wisher Related Forms
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

  • sincere: Now, when the pain is gone, I more than forgive: I feel grateful, as to a sincere well-wisher.
  • other: The vast majority of our income comes from donations made by members of the congregation or other well-wishers.