Synonyms of greet

greet

verb

as in to address

to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words

The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.

Related Words

• address
• salute
• board
• talk (to)
• herald
• hail
• speak (to or with)
• chat (with)
• converse (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of greet

At a mosque in Seattle, Muslim worshippers are greeted by members of other faiths bringing them flowers. — Reshma Memon Yaqub, Rolling Stone, 11 Sep. 2026

Chavarria and Williams exchanged kisses and greeted each other hello and were chatting by the bar with Rossum. — Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 11 Sep. 2026

When Angel arrived home, his two youngest kids — Ruby is 6, Isaac is 7 — ran out of the second-floor apartment to greet him, each angling to be the first to hug Dad. — Audrey McGlinchy, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

Here's how to greet someone on the Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashana. — Bailey Allen, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026