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I wish her vs I wish him

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts depending on the gender of the person being referred to. 'I wish her' is used when referring to a female, and 'I wish him' is used when referring to a male. It's important to match the pronoun with the gender of the person being wished well.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 943 views

I wish her

This phrase is correct when referring to a female.

Use 'I wish her' when you want to express good wishes or hopes for a female person.

Examples:

  • I wish her all the best in her new job.
  • I wish her a speedy recovery.
  • I wish her happiness and success.
  • Next month is hers, should I wish her? Edit: This is my previous question What do I do in this dilemma of my relationship?. Want Answers11. 12 Answers.
  • Lauryn Hill said her heart was in Zion I wish her heart still was in rhyming. from Kanye West – Champion Lyrics on Genius. Meaning. Refers to Lauryn Hill's song  ...
  • Jun 6, 2014 ... She is a beautiful, talented woman & I wish her all the best," Harris tweeted today. MORE: Find out more about Rita's hangout with Bieber.
  • I Wish Her Well is an intricate performance, combining storytelling, high tempo energy and an evocative sound score by British composer Nathaniel Reed that ...

Alternatives:

  • I hope she...
  • My best wishes to her...
  • May she...
  • I wish for her...

I wish him

This phrase is correct when referring to a male.

Use 'I wish him' when you want to express good wishes or hopes for a male person.

Examples:

  • I wish him luck in his new venture.
  • I wish him a happy birthday.
  • I wish him success in his career.
  • Jun 24, 2021 ... I have been told that I shouldn't use the last one: a. I wish (that) he be happy. b. I wish for him to be happy. c. I wish him to ...
  • Jan 3, 2023 ... Is it bad that I wish him the worst? I just got out of a 2 year relationship and I am still very much hurt after being broken up with ...
  • May 1, 2018 ... He didn't respond to my last message. Do I wish him a happy birthday? All related (62).
  • May 16, 2022 ... should I wish him happy birthday? We broke up 11 months ago because his life was spiralling out of his control (one of which was a close ...
  • Jun 26, 2017 ... Try again. Open in App. Sign In. Should I wish him happy birthday as a friend? I am not trying to get back together. All related (46).
  • Jan 1, 2009 ... I did not vote for Barack Obama for president, but I wish him well. I'm a Republican–partly from inertia, partly by chance, ...
  • Apr 11, 2022 ... Try again. Open in App. Sign In. Should I wish him a happy birthday even though we aren't together anymore? All related (87). Recommended.
  • Jul 31, 2022 ... I love him, but he blocked me. Should I wish him a happy birthday? All related (66).
  • Jul 13, 2023 ... 186 likes, 10 comments - okeyndibe on July 13, 2023: "Wole Soyinka is 89 today! I wish him a joy-filled birthday—and more years of vibrant ...

Alternatives:

  • I hope he...
  • My best wishes to him...
  • May he...
  • I wish for him...

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