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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“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

I smile at people, and I say hi.

From Slate • Dec. 19, 2025

“You’ve got no TV, no neighbours to say hi to,” she says.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2024

He knocks on the roof like some mini-creature might pop out to say hi.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

say hi

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