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
The rapper also took some time to greet his fans and sign autographs.
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025
After a family group hug, Morton got handshakes and hugs from Braves chairman Terry McGuirk and Anthopoulos, who were standing a few feet away waiting to greet him.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Gladys Knight admittedly struggled during her performance, but still shined and was greeted with warmth, while Mills, LaBelle and Khan delivered one jaw-dropping vocal performance after another.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Flight attendants greet passengers at the door not just for courtesy, but to assess potential safety risks, medical needs, or security concerns.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 29 Sep. 2025
After a family group hug, Morton got handshakes and hugs from Braves chairman Terry McGuirk and Anthopoulos, who were standing a few feet away waiting to greet him.
—David O'Brien, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Gladys Knight admittedly struggled during her performance, but still shined and was greeted with warmth, while Mills, LaBelle and Khan delivered one jaw-dropping vocal performance after another.
—Piet Levy, jsonline.com, 28 Sep. 2025
Flight attendants greet passengers at the door not just for courtesy, but to assess potential safety risks, medical needs, or security concerns.
—Iona Brannon, Travel + Leisure, 28 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
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But his remarks, which will be livestreamed to the public, will also provide a prime photo opportunity with Hegseth addressing hundreds of top military generals as their boss.—
Anne Flaherty,
ABC News,
30 Sep. 2025
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But neither publication addresses how this factor might explain trend shifts in hospital visits or how to zero in on that.—
Joan Meiners,
AZCentral.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Cristobal saluted the huge crowd.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of the shooting, according to the news service, police and emergency vehicles made their way to the coroner’s office, with community members saluting and carrying American flags.—
Tara Suter,
The Hill,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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