best wishes
/bɛst ˈwɪʃɪz/
Meaning
A polite and warm expression used to hope for someone's future happiness, success, or health. It is commonly used as a sign-off in emails and letters, or spoken when someone is starting a new chapter in life.
Examples
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Best wishes for your upcoming wedding next month!
Best wishes for your upcoming wedding next month!
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Please give my best wishes to your parents when you see them.
Please give my best wishes to your parents when you see them.
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The card ended with 'Best wishes, from all of us at the office.'
The card ended with 'Best wishes, from all of us at the office.'
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We send our best wishes for a speedy recovery after your surgery.
We send our best wishes for a speedy recovery after your surgery.
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Best wishes on your retirement; we will miss you here.
Best wishes on your retirement; we will miss you here.
Common Mistakes
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✗ Best wish for your new job!
✓ Best wishes for your new job!
The phrase is always plural ('wishes'), not singular ('wish').
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✗ I give you my best wish.
✓ I send you my best wishes.
Use the plural 'wishes' and typically the verb 'send' or 'give... best wishes'.
Related Expressions
Practice
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___ for a very happy and successful new year!
💡 A warm greeting often used in holiday cards.
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Best wishes
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Please convey my ___ to your sister on her graduation.
💡 Plural expression of hope and congratulations.
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