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Greet

/ɡɹiːt/

To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet

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📖 Definitions of "Greet"

verb

1
To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet
2
To arrive at or reach, or meet (talking of something which brings joy)
3
To accost; to address.
4
To meet and give salutations.

🔄 Synonyms of "Greet"

1 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
recognizeverb	(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Greet"

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Word	Definition
recognizeverb	(transitive) To match (something or someone which one currently perceives) to a memory of some previous encounter with the same person or thing.
welcomeverb	Whose arrival is a cause of joy; received with gladness; admitted willingly to the house, entertainment, or company.
welcomed	Having received a warm welcome.
complimentverb	(ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to someone); to express a favourable opinion (of someone).
commendverb	(transitive) To praise or acclaim.
applaudverb	(transitive, intransitive) To express approval (of something) by clapping the hands.
praiseverb	To give praise to; to commend, glorify, or worship.
congratulateverb	To express one’s sympathetic pleasure or joy to the person(s) it is felt for
welcomingnoun	hospitable, accessible and cordial.
celebrateverb	(transitive or intransitive) To engage in joyful activity in appreciation of an event.
acceptverb	(transitive) To receive, especially with a consent, with favour, or with approval.
acknowledgeverb	(transitive) To admit the knowledge of; to recognize as a fact or truth; to declare one's belief in.
allowverb	(transitive, catenative) To permit, to give permission to.
accommodateverb	(transitive) To provide housing for.
receiveverb	(transitive) To be given, sent, or paid something.
meetverb	To make contact (with someone) while in proximity.
receiptverb	To give or write a receipt (for something).
hostverb	To perform the role of a host.
usherverb	To guide people to their seats.
commemorateverb	(transitive) To honour the memory of someone or something with a ceremony or object.