Definitions

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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Heightened security, a strict no-bag policy and airport-style screening will greet fans, as US President Donald Trump attends a pivotal NBA Finals game on Monday evening in New York City.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

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

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 made detours to greet crows if he saw them and allowed them to stalk on clawed feet up his arm and onto his shoulder.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell

greet

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