greet

verb

Definition of greetnext
as in to address
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.

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Recent Examples of greet Duran pounded his mitt and was greeted by teammates for a fairly muted celebration on the field. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026 Upon arrival, attendees were greeted with signature drinks named after the collection’s patterns—including the Fair Isle and Twin Flame cocktails, as well as a Wildflower Spritz mocktail. — Donna Kim, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2026 And beneath the surface, a migrating rainbow of pinks, greens, and silvers greets those who venture out by canoe or kayak. — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026 Taken out of her home on a stretcher in the upscale Retiro neighborhood, María del Carmen Abascal was greeted by protesters and supporters as she was loaded into an ambulance. — Alicia Leon, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for greet
Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
  1. address
  2. salute
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  • The state liquor board would have had to address that question, but the application won’t get that far without the local zoning certificate.
    — Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Credit to Tyler Green, creator and host of the Modern Art Notes podcast, for addressing the politics of preservation in relation to Shift.
    — Jeffrey Weiss, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of address
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  • Roberts saluted Díaz for working hard to get back to an uncertain assignment.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Opened in 2019, The Hotel Zags Portland’s mod decor salutes its midcentury origins (its building dates back to 1962) while still feeling current.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of salute

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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 3 Oct. 2026.

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