valedictions
Formal closing phrases
Valedictions are words or phrases used to close a letter or say goodbye.
The term covers both formal sign-offs like Sincerely or Best regards and the act of leave-taking itself.
A valediction marks the end of communication, whether written or spoken: After brief valedictions, the delegates dispersed.
Departing salutation
- partingAct of leaving another
- sendoffFarewell event or gesture
- adieuFormal leave-taking
- au revoirFrench parting phrase
sayonara · ciao · shalom · namaste · aloha · farewell · leave-taking · departure
Final stage of something
- signoffFormal broadcast ending
- regardsGood wishes sent
- sincerelyWith genuine feeling
- yours trulyHumble self-reference
best wishes · warmly · cordially · respectfully · faithfully · fondly · affectionately · cheers
Act of starting
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- salutatorianSecond-ranked graduating student
- speechOral communication ability
- addressSpeak to formally
diploma · ceremony · convocation · alma mater · cap and gown · podium · class · seniors
Tribute for the dead
- obituaryNotice of someone's passing
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- tributeOffering of respect
- final farewellConclusive leave-taking
last rites · memorial · requiem · condolences · rest in peace · mourning · graveside · elegy
goodbye
Departing salutation
au revoir · sayonara · ciao · shalom · namaste · aloha · farewell · leave-taking · departure · godspeed
closing
Final stage of something
yours truly · best wishes · warmly · cordially · respectfully · faithfully · fondly · affectionately · cheers · salutations
commencement
Act of starting
- graduationCompleting academic requirements formally
- salutatorianSecond-ranked graduating student
- speechOral communication ability
address · diploma · ceremony · convocation · alma mater · cap and gown · podium · class · seniors · benediction
eulogy
Tribute for the dead
- obituaryNotice of someone's passing
- remembranceAct of holding something in mind
- tributeOffering of respect
final farewell · last rites · memorial · requiem · condolences · rest in peace · mourning · graveside · elegy · commemorative
valedictionssalutations
Formal words of welcome
greetings · opening remarks · introductions · hellos · welcomes
valedictionswelcomings
Acts of receiving warmly
receptions · inaugurations · commencements · initiations · inductions