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well-wisher

[wel-wish-er] / ˈwɛlˌwɪʃ ər /
NOUN
backer
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advocate ally benefactor endorser follower patron promoter sponsor
STRONG
angel champion money protagonist underwriter
WEAK
grubstaker meal ticket staker
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist enemy opponent opposition
WEAK
opposer
NOUN
benefactor
Synonyms
STRONGEST
backer contributor patron philanthropist promoter protector supporter
STRONG
aid altruist angel assistant fan helper humanitarian mark sponsor subscriber subsidizer
WEAK
Good Samaritan Santa Claus fairy godparent grubstaker
Antonyms
STRONGEST
opponent
WEAK
antagonist opposer
NOUN
friend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advocate ally associate backer patron supporter
STRONG
accomplice adherent partisan
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist enemy opponent opposition
WEAK
detractor foe
NOUN
friend
Synonyms
STRONGEST
acquaintance ally associate buddy classmate colleague companion cousin partner roommate
STRONG
chum cohort compatriot comrade consort crony familiar intimate mate pal playmate schoolmate sidekick spare
WEAK
alter ego bosom buddy soul mate
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist enemy foe opponent stranger
WEAK
detractor
NOUN
patron
Synonyms
STRONGEST
advocate backer benefactor fan friend leader philanthropist sponsor supporter
STRONG
angel booster champion defender front guarantor guardian guide head helper partisan protector surety sympathizer
WEAK
encourager fairy godparent financer patron saint
Antonyms
STRONGEST
antagonist enemy opponent opposer
STRONG
rear
WEAK
detractor employee manager opposition owner
NOUN
support/supporter
Synonyms
WEAK
adherent advocate ally angel apologist backbone backer benefactor champion cohort comforter confederate coworker defender disciple endorser espouser exponent expounder fan follower friend helper mainstay maintainer partisan patron pillar preserver prop proponent satellite second sponsor stalwart stay subscriber sustainer tower of strength upholder
Antonyms
WEAK
enemy foe

Example Sentences

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“I got this figurine from a Mexican well-wisher 20 years ago. I take it everywhere. She takes care of me. And I believe in that.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

When a well-wisher near Habba hollered out, Trump heard the voice and asked to speak to his fan.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 19, 2024

"I wanted to tell you I am thinking of you as you face your own diagnosis and treatment and send prayers and every good wish for a speedy recovery," wrote one well-wisher.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2024

One of them, Shamim Salim, 26, was being spoon-fed soup by a well-wisher.

From Reuters • Apr. 26, 2023

“Not if I can help it. This occasion shall not entirely pass without that affability on your part.—May I, as an old friend and well-wisher? May I?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.