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 check-in, guests are greeted with a glass of Coors Banquet or seasonal wine, and additional amenities include ice cream during the hotel’s social hour and access to s’more kits and roasting tools. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 2 July 2026

The two hit it off, and Vozinha now greets Halty’s 4-year-old daughter, Ana, on calls. — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026

Fans also greeted the visitors upon their arrival to town after midnight June 8 and waved goodbye to the players on the bus upon their final departure on Tuesday. — Gary Bedore july 2, Kansas City Star, 2 July 2026

Before entering the local nightclub Pádova, Andrés was greeted affectionately by passers-by, many of whom were fans of his club team, Atlético Nacional. — Felipe Cardenas, New York Times, 1 July 2026