well-wisher

noun

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

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Amidst clips of blooming flowers, ocean waves, and tree trunks, however, eagle-eyed well-wishers also noticed two dogs walking behind a man presumed to be William in the video. Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 7 Apr. 2025 In an online obituary, Maxwell's family and well-wishers remembered him as a cherished brother and son. Samira Asma-Sadeque, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025 Dozens of well-wishers stood waiting for her with signs. Zachary Schermele, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2025 Among the well-wishers were San Jose Councilman Michael Mulcahy, Helen Marchese Owen, Frank Sunseri, Little Italy San Jose President Joshua DiVincenzi Melander and Paesano Ristorante owner Pino Spatola. Sal Pizarro, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for well-wisher

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First Known Use

circa 1576, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of well-wisher was circa 1576

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“Well-wisher.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/well-wisher. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.

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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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