Pronunciation: /ɔːl heɪl/

Definitions of all hail

noun a greeting or acclamation expressing great praise or admiration

Example Sentences

A1 All hail is a phrase used to show respect or admiration for someone.

A2 In some cultures, all hail is said as a way to praise a leader or ruler.

B1 The citizens gathered in the square to shout all hail to their new king.

B2 The soldiers marched in formation, chanting all hail to their victorious general.

C1 The crowd erupted in cheers, shouting all hail to the champion of the tournament.

C2 The grand ceremony began with the announcement, all hail to the distinguished guests in attendance.

verb to greet or acclaim enthusiastically

Example Sentences

A1 All hail the queen for her kindness.

A2 The villagers all hail the hero who saved them from the dragon.

B1 The fans all hail their favorite singer at the concert.

B2 The soldiers all hail their commander before going into battle.

C1 The nation all hails the new president for his leadership.

C2 The group of protesters all hail their cause as just and necessary.

Examples of all hail in a Sentence

formal All hail the new king, long may he reign.

informal All hail the pizza delivery guy, our hero!

slang All hail the squad, we're gonna have a blast tonight!

figurative All hail the power of positivity, it can change your life.

Grammatical Forms of all hail

past tense

hailed

plural

all hail

comparative

more hail

superlative

most hail

present tense

hails

future tense

will hail

perfect tense

has hailed

continuous tense

is hailing

singular

all hail

positive degree

hail

infinitive

to hail

gerund

hailing

participle

hailing

Origin and Evolution of all hail

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Old English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'all hail' originated in Old English as 'eal hāl', which means 'all health' or 'all whole'. It was used as a greeting or salutation.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'all hail' evolved to be used as an expression of praise or homage, often in a ceremonial or formal context.