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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By Edward Lee August 11, 2025 at 10:42 a.m.
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Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Steep, wide banks, not yet filled out by native plants and wildflowers, already greet passersby with a melody of birdsong.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The sweet video shows the kids coming in, greeted by the family dogs at the door.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
After being introduced by host Stephen Colbert, she was greeted by a loud ovation from the audience that lasted for nearly 45 seconds.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
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Childs Walker, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Steep, wide banks, not yet filled out by native plants and wildflowers, already greet passersby with a melody of birdsong.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2025
The sweet video shows the kids coming in, greeted by the family dogs at the door.
—Angela Andaloro, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
After being introduced by host Stephen Colbert, she was greeted by a loud ovation from the audience that lasted for nearly 45 seconds.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for greet
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The essay popularized the concept of the male gaze, classical Hollywood cinema’s propensity to address, embody, and shape film spectators as heterosexual and male.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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The city's religious leaders also criticized Congress' refusal to release more than $1 billion in funds for programs aimed at addressing the root causes of crime, including addiction recovery services, mental health treatment, youth outreach and affordable housing.—
Jason DeRose,
NPR,
14 Aug. 2025
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Earlier this week, the actress saluted the fashions that were featured in her first-ever film, The Parent Trap.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Redstone also saluted the three co-CEOs who have steered Paramount Global since April 2024 when former CEO Bob Bakish was ousted amid friction over Redstone’s plan to sell the company.—
Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
31 July 2025
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“Greet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greet. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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