👋valediction

noun
/ˌvælɪˈdɪkʃən/

Meaning

The act of saying farewell; a formal goodbye.

Example Sentences

The professor gave a touching valediction at his retirement ceremony.

Synonyms

farewell, goodbye, parting, send-off

Antonyms

greeting, welcome

Collocations

final valediction, farewell valediction, formal valediction, emotional valediction

Related Vocabularies

The quality or state of being divine; a deity.
the action of revising; a revised edition or form of something; review of subject matter
A narrow strip of land connecting two larger land areas, often with water on either side.
a building, service, or piece of equipment provided for a particular purpose
a large wild animal of the cat family that lives in Africa and Asia, known as the king of the jungle
Detailed examination of the elements or structure of something.

Explore More