hail
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6.3
- noun
- /heɪl/
- Archaic
- "Hail, Sundered Heart! Hail, Sundered Heart!" The people began to fall in line behind Lukas.
- hail-fellow-well-met
- hail and farewell
Examples
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Hail, Rita.
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We've asked the team to remain on the field and join us as we sing the Stanford hymn, Hail, Stanford Hail.
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When the band plays Hail to the Chief, they point the cannon at you.
Blog text (4) -
They're playing hail to the chief.
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Hail, Goddess of the Fields.
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All hail!
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Hail to the king.
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The leaders and best! Hail! to the victors valiant! Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes! Hail! Hail.
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Hail! to the victors valiant. Hail! to the conquering heroes. Hail! Hail! to Michigan
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All hail to the champions of the tournament!
Synonyms
285
1.0
Clapping hands to show you like or approve something
205
1.0
A friendly greeting or being gladly received by others
196
6.0
A short shout people make to show happiness or excitement
99
1.0
A friendly word or action you use when you meet someone
60
1.9
A short time when many people clap to show approval
58
1.4
A short shout to show excitement or happiness
50
1.0
A friendly greeting that makes someone feel pleased and at ease
46
4.3
A long loud round of clapping by people to show strong approval
32
2.6
A shout people make when they are happy or excited
27
1.4
Loud shouts from a group to show approval or encouragement
8
4.4
A polite greeting given when people arrive or leave
5
7.4
A loud shout people make to show excitement or joy
5
9.9
An excited shout used to say hello to someone
2
6.7
Loud enthusiastic praise that a group gives
1
9.9
A loud shout of joy or approval at a celebration
1
1.0
A warm greeting that makes someone feel welcome
1
9.9
A loud shout expressing support or celebration at an event
Antonyms
Compounds
- Archaic
1
9.9
Being friendly and cheerful when meeting people, sometimes too familiar
How Enthusiastic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Hail (noun for greeting) comes from an old word like hale meaning 'health' or 'good luck', so people once said 'hail' to wish someone well and it became a cheerful welcome.