Meaning & use

well-wishes

noun·Everyday

Expressions of hope for someone's happiness, health, or success.

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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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