well-wisher

noun

well-wish·​er ˈwel-ˌwi-shər How to pronounce well-wisher (audio)
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Synonyms of well-wishernext
: one who wishes well to another : an admiring supporter or fan
well-wishing
ˈwel-ˌwi-shiŋ How to pronounce well-wisher (audio)
-ˈwi-
adjective or noun

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Crowds of well-wishers also began laying flowers in Palace Square in Oslo, in front of the royal palace, almost a full day before the news of the King’s death was made public. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026 The Correction veteran’s death sparked an outpouring of grief from well-wishers on social media. — Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026 Unaware of the ruse, the press, suspected GPU agents, and hired well-wishers crowded the main Mexico City rail station, eagerly awaiting Trotsky’s train—which never arrived. — Literary Hub, 28 July 2026 At Imperial Palace events, well-wishers wave small versions of the flag to cheer their beloved emperor and his family. — ABC News, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for well-wisher

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First Known Use

circa 1576, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of well-wisher was circa 1576

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well-wisher

noun
well-wish·​er
ˈwel-ˌwish-ər, 
-ˈwish-
: a person who wishes good fortune to another

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