ave

¹ave

noun \ˈä-(ˌ)vā\

Definition of AVE

1

: an expression of greeting or of leave-taking : hail, farewell

2

often capitalized : ave maria

Examples of AVE

1. <after a final ave, we turned our backs on the Tuscan village that had been our home for a year>

Origin of AVE

Middle English, from Latin, hail

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to AVE

Synonyms: adieu, au revoir, good–bye, bon voyage, congé (also congee), farewell, Godspeed

Antonyms: hello

Related Words: leave-taking, send-off

Near Antonyms: greeting(s), salutation, salute; welcome

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