Antonyms for valediction

Grammar : Noun

Spell : val-i-dik-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : ˌvæl ɪˈdɪk ʃən

Definition of valediction

Origin : 1610s, from past participle stem of Latin valedicere "bid farewell," from vale, imperative of valere "be well" (see valiant) + dicere "to say" (see diction).

noun parting

Example sentences :

Sir John looked across at Lionel again—a glance of valediction.
Extract from : « The Sea-Hawk » by Raphael Sabatini

It may now be read as my parting address and valediction, made to my friends.
Extract from : « Apologia Pro Vita Sua » by John Henry Cardinal Newman

And no doubt the poor girls heart jumped to the valediction.
Extract from : « The Court of Cacus » by Alexander Leighton

"I never remember sich a evenin', my dear," was Mrs. Stitchley's valediction.
Extract from : « Mrs. Bindle » by Hebert Jenkins

Cleve, forgetting any form of valediction, passed into the shop.
Extract from : « The Tenants of Malory » by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu

He was softened by a mood of valediction mingled with remorse.
Extract from : « The Divine Fire » by May Sinclair

He was well aware that the whole room had heard this valediction.
Extract from : « Joanna Godden » by Sheila Kaye-Smith

I gave him the usual Spanish valediction (Vaya usted con Dios), and saw no more of him.
Extract from : « The Bible in Spain » by George Borrow

This valediction was meant as prelude to a fresh appearance in a new disguise.
Extract from : « Rob Roy, Volume 1., Illustrated » by Sir Walter Scott

And just as Juggernaut uplifted his voice to pronounce a valediction, the disaster befel.
Extract from : « A Safety Match » by Ian Hay

Synonyms for valediction

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