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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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The president paused twice to say hello to schoolchildren cheering with Chinese and American flags.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

“Salam means peace and it’s a way to say hello in Arabic,” he told the Muppet.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 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

"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

Rafik returned from school and stepped into Liyana’s room to say hello to Sitti.

From "Habibi" by Naomi Shihab Nye

say hello

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