Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A phrase or action used to show respect or acknowledgement; ice pellets falling from the sky during a storm
Hail
/heɪl/Synonyms:
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Examples:
In about a minute, Mary Anne again hailed.
All: Hail, King of Scotland!
Hail to you, Thane of Cawdor!
Etymology:
The word hail finds its roots in Old English hæg(e)l, which relates to ice pellets. The greeting form comes from Old Norse heilsa, influenced by Old French helier.
Usage Statistics:
12 mentions per 1 million words 
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