Is there a verb and analogous noun similar to ‘to greet’ and 'greeter' used when people depart?

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I am looking for words analogous to ‘to greet’ and ‘greeter’, to use about people as they depart. I may say:

Claire stands at the entrance and greets people as they arrive. She is a greeter.

I want to say:

Sam stands at the exit and ??? people as they leave. He is a ???.

I have found the word ‘valediction’, which is defined as ‘the action of saying farewell’, but I cannot find anything that means ‘the person who performs valediction’. There does not seem to be a verb ‘to valedict’.

What words (verb and analogous noun) best describe Sam’s role?

user140086 · Answer

I don't think there is a suitable one word to use as a verb other than "bid farewell". Oxford Online Dictionary mentions that to farewell is used as a transitive verb in Australian and New Zealand English as in:

I farewelled my Scandinavian companions, and departed on a Kodiak boat
  with the Americans Judy, Hank and Cody.

For the noun, you could consider good-byer which means:

A person who is saying goodbye.

[Oxford Online Dictionary]

aparente001 · Answer

It's not what you were looking for, but Sam can be described as the

host or doorman

host:

a person who receives or entertains guests at home or elsewhere:
  the host at a theater party.
  a master of ceremonies, moderator, or interviewer for a television or radio program.

Emily Post says

Six Ways to Be a Good Host
  
  6) Be appreciative. Thank people for coming as you bid them good-bye. And don’t forget to thank anyone who brought you a gift.

doorman: the door attendant of an apartment house, nightclub, etc., who acts as doorkeeper and may perform minor services for entering and departing residents or guests.

The verb is easier.

take leave

(Also, take one's leave of) Depart from, say good-bye to. Sorry but I have to take leave of you now.  After the movie we'll take our leave of you. [Mid-1200s ]

Dejay Clayton · Answer

I would like to propose extending the word valediction (the action of saying farewell) to the new forms of valedictate and valedictator.
The valedictator valedictated valedictions to the parting guests.

Is there a verb and analogous noun similar to ‘to greet’ and 'greeter' used when people depart?

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