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

Technocrats and transhumanists greet every computational advance as a step toward transcendence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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

London-based photographer Sheila Rock’s life-size image of the Ramones at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1978 is the first to greet visitors.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Moose heard Jonathan coming and came to greet him.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret

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