farewell
- 01 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the act of saying goodbye or a party held for someone who is leaving.
n.an occasion or act of saying goodbye, often marked by a formal ceremony or social gathering.
Simple“The office organized a small farewell for Sarah before she moved to Spain.”
In context“The retiring professor gave a moving farewell to his colleagues, reflecting on four decades of academic service.”
- 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
adj.describing something that happens as someone is leaving, like a final speech or concert.
adj.serving as a final or parting act; valedictory in nature.
Simple“The band is playing their farewell concert in London tonight.”
In context“The diplomat's farewell address focused on the importance of maintaining international cooperation in the coming decade.”
- 03 C2 Proficiency
v.to say goodbye to someone.
v.to bid farewell to someone; to perform the act of saying goodbye.
Simple“We gathered at the airport to farewell our friends as they moved abroad.”
In context“The community gathered at the docks to farewell the sailors before their year-long expedition began.”
UsageCommon in Australian and New Zealand English as a transitive verb; elsewhere, it is often replaced by 'say goodbye to'.
“In a farewell message to City fans, Rodri said: "I am leaving the club with a huge sense of pride about what we have achieved and gratitude too for so many amazing memories.”
“But South American football writer Tim Vickery said an official farewell in Argentina could be on the cards.”