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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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During that visit, the couple spent around nine days in the country and large crowds gathered to greet them during their public visits.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

In a video clip shared by BroBible sports editor Jorge Alonso, Fieri can be seen warmly shaking hands with Tate and bumping shoulders as they greet each other.

From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026

He died on Easter Monday, following a final tour around St Peter's Square in his popemobile to greet the crowd.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

Hernández stormed out of the dugout at Hiram Bithorn Stadium alongside his teammates to greet Hernaiz at home plate and celebrate the monumental moon shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 14, 2026

For the first time ever, Gran wasn’t home to greet us when we got home from school.

From "Root Magic" by Eden Royce