"best wishes" meaning in English

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Interjection

Audio: En-us-best wishes.oga [US]
Head templates: {{en-interj}} best wishes
  1. Used as a polite way to end a letter or see someone off. Related terms: all the best, best of British, best of luck, take care
    Sense id: en-best_wishes-en-intj-FsBdBLI- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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