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'For' is a preposition that connects the verb 'wished' to the succeeding noun 'welfare'.
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Part of speech: Preposition
Explanation:
- A preposition is a word that shows the relationship of a noun or pronoun to another word in the sentence.
- In the given sentence, the word "for" is functioning as a preposition.
- It is showing the relationship between the verb "wished" and the noun "welfare".
- The preposition "for" indicates that the speaker's wish is directed towards the welfare of the person.
- Prepositions are often used to indicate time, place, direction, manner, or purpose.
- In this case, the purpose of the speaker's wish is specifically for the welfare of the person.
- Other examples of prepositions include "in", "at", "on", "from", "to", "with", etc.
- Prepositions are an important part of speech as they help to clarify the relationships between different words in a sentence.
- Identifying the part of speech of a word can help in understanding its role and meaning in the sentence.