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

Inside, they were greeted by red, white, and blue balloons and a gaming card featuring their image with their name, date of birth, height, and weight, as well as a certificate of participation from the federation. — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 16 July 2026

News of the fund was greeted with outrage from both Democrats and Republicans on the Hill, and Blanche quickly backpedaled. — Quinta Jurecic, The Atlantic, 16 July 2026

The actor attended the World Cup match between France and Spain at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday, July 14, where he was spotted greeting members of the famed cheer squad in a video shared on Instagram by the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders and the NFL. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026

Immigration rights activists greeted news of ICE suspending its vehicle stops policy with skepticism. — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 15 July 2026