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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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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

While that trip saw large crowds gather to greet them wherever they went, this time there are no events planned to meet members of the public.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Pope Leo XIV heads to Monaco on Saturday for a one-day visit that will see him greet the Catholic faithful in a Mediterranean principality known best for yachts and gambling.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Afterward, Jordan jumped the track’s safety barrier to greet Reddick and his team with some hard high fives and enthusiastic cheers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

That was why she’d wanted to greet her at the door.

From "City Spies" by James Ponti