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

Example Sentences

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The couple usually spoke on video calls every few days, sometimes with other crew members joining in to say hello.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

You'd have a little nod and say hello.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 2026

Nathan would say hello to Guthrie when he passed her on the street, but said he didn’t know her personally.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 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

“Certainly, certainly. Come in and say hello to Polly,” he said, getting up from his desk.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

say hello

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