单词 | valedictory |
释义 | valedictory (vælɪdɪktəri ) Word forms: valedictories 1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun] A valedictory speech, letter, or performance is one that is intended as a way of saying goodbye when someone leaves another person, a place, or a job. [formal] ...Ms Walker, making her valedictory address after two years as chairwoman. ...her valedictory aria, sung as she leaves her lover. Synonyms: farewell, leaving, parting, last 2. countable noun [oft NOUN noun] A valedictory is a speech that is given by the student with the highest marks in their class at their graduation ceremony. [US] He listened to Howard give the valedictory address at high school graduation. Collocations: valedictory address It was light on policies, silent on the need for greater democracy and seemed to many observers more like a valedictory address than a manifesto. Times, Sunday Times Organise a commemorative service with other felines from the neighbourhood, complete with a valedictory address? Times, Sunday Times Obviously written before this week's events, it read more like a valedictory address. Times, Sunday Times Every graduating member had to give a valedictory address. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 After the awarding of diplomas, the class valedictorian then gives their valedictory address and leads the school pledge of loyalty. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 He congratulated the school captain on his resilience and determination to deliver the valedictory speech. Times, Sunday Times His valedictory speech was something of a victory. Times, Sunday Times As such, he was scheduled to give the valedictory speech during the graduation ceremonies. Retrieved from Wikipedia CC BY-SA 3.0 The valedictory speeches were simmering with regret for the loss of a proud battalion. Times, Sunday Times |
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