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say hi

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 hello speak to tip one's hat usher in whistle for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid disregard dodge ignore shun slight

WEAK

say farewell say goodbye

Example Sentences

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She did an interview with the Cutting Room Floor about fashion shows and how people don’t say hi each other, and there’s nothing wrong with saying hi to each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

“When you’re out on a run or a walk or a bike ride, do you say hi to people that pass? If you don’t, I’m not so sure about you,” he joked.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 20, 2026

Ovitz, the former superagent, says he’ll always stop to say hi, but: “We all know: Don’t hang out.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

Some folks from the Taxi Workers Alliance stopped by to say hi.

From Slate • Nov. 12, 2025

“You bet! Well, I’ll let you all enjoy your pizza. Just wanted to say hi to the birthday girl. I’ll see you Thursday, Grace.”

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

say hi

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