Meaning & use
well-wishes
Expressions of hope for someone's happiness, health, or success.
See it in a sentence
Friends and family sent well-wishes after hearing about the surgery.
The card was filled with well-wishes for the newlyweds.
A note on using this word
Well-wishes is typically used in the plural and often paired with verbs like "send" or "extend."
Words with a similar meaning
good wishesbest wishes
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