say farewell

/seɪ ˈfɛərˌwɛl/
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Other forms: said farewell; saying farewell; says farewell

Definitions of say farewell
  1. verb
    say good-bye or bid farewell
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    antonyms:
    welcome
    bid welcome to; greet upon arrival
    types:
    dismiss, usher out
    end one's encounter with somebody by causing or permitting the person to leave
    type of:
    greet, recognise, recognize
    express greetings upon meeting someone
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