greeting
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/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/
English
Definitions
verb
- To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet
- To arrive at or reach, or meet (talking of something which brings joy)
- To accost; to address.
- To meet and give salutations.
verb
- To weep; to cry.
noun
- A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.“It's polite to begin a letter with a greeting, but this practice is less common in email.”
- The action of the verb to greet.
Related words
Synonyms
salutationwelcomeregardssalutinghailingcongratulationwelcomingtributegoodwillwishreceptionannouncementhospitalitysalutehomesalvation