ave

noun

ˈä-(ˌ)vā How to pronounce ave (audio)
Definition of avenext
as in farewell
an expression of good wishes at parting after a final ave, we turned our backs on the Tuscan village that had been our home for a year

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ave
  1. farewell
  2. bon voyage
  3. good-bye
Noun
  • One year ago today, the auto industry bid farewell to a hefty federal tax credit that helped bring down the cost of electric vehicles.
    — Willa Rubin, NPR, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Stop in today to bid farewell and grab one last fresh burger, hand cut fries and premium ice cream sundae.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of farewell
Noun
  • Carnival’s brief bon voyages on the other side of the nation include Paradise Collection destinations, including Celebration Key and RelaxAway at Half Moon Cay.
    — David Dickstein, Oc Register, 15 July 2026
  • Don’t forget your travel snacks, and bon voyage!
    — Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Feb. 2026
Definition of bon voyage
Noun
  • After a two-week fling and an emotional good-bye at the Bangkok airport, Lyons knew that these surreal episodes would make the foundation of her next show.
    — Georgie McKeon, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026
  • As the tour concludes, the girls wave good-bye to the leasing officer.
    — Clio Chang, Curbed, 14 July 2026
Definition of good-bye
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“Ave.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ave. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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