wisher
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2.2
- noun
- /ˈwɪʃər/
:
felicitador
- Tonight, as she and Artie talked, they walked toward several well-wishers who had found their way backstage to congratulate her.
- well-wisher
When they came for the Queen's funeral and they had that ledge reconciliation outside the gates, meeting all the well wishers who were clearly mourning for the Queen.
- When they came for the Queen's funeral and they had that ledge reconciliation outside the gates, meeting all the well wishers who were clearly mourning for the Queen.
Examples
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But at that moment, the king emerged from a group of well-wishers and motioned for me to come.
Fiction book (1993) -
During the meeting, well-wishers donated cash to the university through the acting principal.
Blog text (13) -
At the very beginning, she had a couple of well-wishers, and then... nothing.
Blog text (27) -
Out of the crowd of well-wishers breaks her dad.
Fiction book (2000) -
"Tom seemed delighted that there were so many well-wishers," said the insider.
Blog text (30) -
Wherever the couple went, well-wishers interrupted them.
Fiction book (1999) -
The toys and gifts from well-wishers had been packed and sent on ahead by train.
Fiction book (1991) -
Molly is sitting on the couch in the middle of the loft surrounded by friends and well-wishers.
Fiction book (1990) -
Lord Ranrel was immediately surrounded by well-wishers thumping his back, pumping his arms, and shouting congratulations.
Fiction book (1991) -
During the graduation ceremony, many wishers congratulated the students as they received their diplomas.
Synonyms
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3.5
A person who wishes someone success and happiness
Compounds
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Etymology
Wisher comes from the old English verb wish, meaning 'to want' or 'to hope', with the ending -er meaning 'one who'. That's why a wisher can also be someone who sends 'good wishes' or congratulations to another person.