greet

[greet] / grit /

VERB

welcome

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accost acknowledge address approach attend embrace hail meet receive salute shake hands stop

STRONG

bow compliment curtsy flag herald nod recognize salaam shoulder

WEAK

call to exchange greetings extend one's hand high-five highball move to pay respects roll out the red carpet say hello say hi speak to tip one's hat usher in whistle for

Antonyms

STRONGEST

avoid disregard dodge ignore shun slight

WEAK

say farewell say goodbye

Example Sentences

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Women in green scrubs and hairnets were lined up to greet her as her stretcher rolled out of the elevator.

From Salon • May 27, 2026

Her AI clone, which she dubbed Digital Kelly after quitting Upwork, was supposed to greet about 200 hotel-industry executives at a December conference where Monahan spoke about AI and the future of work.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

He declined to take questions from the news media, just as he did Saturday in a meet and greet in Sherman Oaks.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

When Dr. Becky says to greet guilt that creeps in for not knowing this stuff, I do: “Hi, Guilt.”

From Slate • May 10, 2026

He drifts off to greet more well-wishers, taking Brooke with him.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein

greet

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