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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

Example Sentences

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All this came out by just happening to stop by and say hello to the starters who are always pleasant and enjoy talking.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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

"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

"It is amazing. Everybody wants to say hello, everyone wants to give you a kiss and say welcome."

From BBC • Oct. 6, 2025

My eyes for seeing the blooming purple flowers coming back to say hello after being gone all winter long.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson