Definition

1. Noun:
   • The act of saying farewell: A formal or ceremonial act of bidding goodbye.
   • A farewell speech or statement: Especially one delivered on a formal occasion, such as a graduation.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • Her valediction at the airport was brief but heartfelt.
  • The professor's moving valediction marked the end of the academic conference.
  • The class valedictorian delivered the graduation valediction.

Advanced Usage

• "To make one's valediction": To formally say goodbye.
  • He made his valediction to the board before retiring.
• Used in formal or literary contexts: Often implies a degree of ceremony, finality, or eloquence not found in casual goodbyes.
  • The letter served as his written valediction to the company.

Variants and Related Words

• Valedictory (adj): Serving as a farewell.
  • He gave a valedictory address.
• Valedictorian (n): A student, typically with the highest academic achievements, who delivers the farewell speech at a graduation ceremony.
  • She was named valedictorian of her class.

Synonyms

• Farewell: An expression of good wishes at parting.
• Adieu: A goodbye (often more formal or poetic).
• Parting words: Words spoken when leaving.

Related Phrases

• "A final valediction": An ultimate or last goodbye.
  • The poem was his final valediction to his hometown.

Noun

1. the act of saying farewell
2. a farewell oration (especially one delivered during graduation exercises by an outstanding member of a graduating class)