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say hello

VERB

greet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accost acknowledge address approach attend embrace hail meet receive salute shake hands stop

STRONG

bow compliment curtsy flag herald nod recognize salaam shoulder

WEAK

call to exchange greetings extend one's hand high-five highball move to pay respects roll out the red carpet say hi speak to tip one's hat usher in whistle for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid disregard dodge ignore shun slight

WEAK

say farewell say goodbye

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You'd have a little nod and say hello.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

At least four people in line have written books about the case, including Hirsch, co-author of a book with juror Amie Williams, who dialed in on FaceTime to say hello to old acquaintances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 12, 2026

The next night when we say hello at the “Industry” premiere party, the celebratory environment is much more suited to her aura.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

"He was a nice, cheerful guy, always coming over to say hello, never indifferent, always joking around," 17-year-old Valerio told AFP, describing him as "a great guy, good in school too, really a good person".

From Barron's • Jan. 7, 2026

“Mom! Sara is here!” she calls into the family room, but I don’t spot Mrs. Shainmark and she doesn’t say hello.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan

say hello

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