Synonyms for

Ave

Verb / ˈɑ:ˌveɪ / Another word for ave — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Ave is a Latin word meaning 'hail' or 'farewell'.

Synonyms & similar words

hello greetings salutations welcome goodbye farewell adieu adios cheerio ciao later bye-bye toodles ta-ta

Synonyms by register

Formal

greeting salutation welcome

Informal

hi hello hey yo

Literary

hail salve

Antonyms

farewell goodbye adieu parting departure

Common collocations

  • ave atque vale
  • ave maria
  • ave caesar
  • ave maris stella
  • ave verum corpus

Word family

verb avise

Usage note

Primarily used in Latin phrases, especially religious or historical ones. As a standalone English word, it's archaic and rare, often appearing as a greeting in older literature.

Example sentences

  1. Ave Maria is a famous Catholic prayer.
  2. The Roman soldiers would shout 'Ave' to greet Caesar.
  3. As they left, they said 'Ave' to each other.
  4. Ave Atque Vale is Latin for Hail and Farewell.
  5. The priest said 'Ave' to the congregation as they entered the church.

Quotes

  • Ave Maria, gratia plena, Dominus tecum. (Hail Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee.) - Roman Catholic Prayer
  • Ave Caesar, morituri te salutant. (Hail Caesar, those who are about to die salute you.) - Suetonius
  • Ave atque vale. (Hail and Farewell.) - Catullus

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