well-wish

Etymology

Definitions

1. 1

   An expression of positive regard and hopes for good fortune.

   • He greeted me always, the epitome of cheer, with some gnomic well-wish that half the time I could not make out.
   • “Patrick Flannery?” Lilah grinned. “He is cute. Maybe you should take him some soup and well-wishes.”
   • Select someone to whom you can at least pretend to send well-wishes.
2. 2

   To express well-wishes

   To express well-wishes; to wish someone well.

   • She kept an eye on Nash as he shoved his hands deep into his pockets, as Barry well-wished other congregants outside the doors of the church.
   • Then you are welcomed and well-wished by all present and ceremony is concluded.
   • We shook hands and well-wished.

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