GREET: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for GREET?

Need another word that means the same as “greet”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “greet” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Greet” are: recognise, recognize, say hello to, address, salute, hail, halloo, welcome, meet, receive, acknowledge, respond to, react to, take

Greet as a Verb

Definitions of "Greet" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “greet” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• React to in a certain way.
• (especially of a sight or sound) become apparent to (a person arriving somewhere.
• Express greetings upon meeting someone.
• Give a polite word of recognition or sign of welcome when meeting (someone.
• Send greetings to.
• Be perceived by.
• Receive or acknowledge (something) in a specified way.

Synonyms of "Greet" as a verb (14 Words)

acknowledge	Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority. The plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities.
address	Address or apply oneself to something direct one s efforts towards something such as a question. Address your complaints to the Trading Standards Board.
hail	Hail falls. Hail a cab.
halloo	Cry or shout halloo to attract attention or to give encouragement to dogs in hunting. He hallooed a number of men in sweatshirts.
meet	Meet by design be present at the arrival of. Does this paper meet the requirements for the degree.
react to	Act against or in opposition to.
receive	Receive as a retribution or punishment. The impression she received was one of unhurried leisure.
recognise	Accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority.
recognize	Express greetings upon meeting someone. These qualifications are recognized by the Department of Education.
respond to	React verbally.
salute	Make a formal salute to. He saluted her with a smile.
say hello to	Communicate or express nonverbally.
take	Take into one s possession. Can you take this bag please.
welcome	Bid welcome to greet upon arrival. I welcome your proposals.

Usage Examples of "Greet" as a verb

• Some of the customers greeted the barman in Gaelic.
• Sam threw open the door and was greeted by a cacophony of noise.
• The President was greeted with catcalls.
• Everyone greeted this idea warmly.

Associations of "Greet" (30 Words)

aloha	An utterance of aloha. From the first aloha everyone is friendly and attentive.
applause	A demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together. They gave him a round of applause.
bye	One or more holes remaining unplayed after a match has been decided. He has a bye into the second round.
cheerfully	In a cheerful manner. He cheerfully admits to being the wrong side of fifty.
cordially	In a hearty manner. He was cordially detested for his brutality and injustice.
courteously	In a polite manner.
curtsy	Perform a curtsy. She bobbed a curtsy to him.
gladly	With pleasure or gratitude; happily. She offered me a lift and I gladly accepted.
goodbye	An instance of saying goodbye a parting. We said our goodbyes and set off.
greeting	A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition. She raised her hand in greeting.
handshake	An act of shaking a person’s hand with one’s own as a greeting.
happily	In a happy way. Eleanor giggled happily.
heartily	To a great degree; very (especially with reference to personal feelings. They were heartily sick of the whole subject.
hello	Say or shout hello. I pressed the phone button and helloed.
hi	A state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands.
hospitable	(of an environment) pleasant and favourable for living in. Hospitable invitations.
hospitality	Relating to or denoting the business of entertaining clients, conference delegates, or other official visitors. The BBC s hospitality suite.
kissing	Affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs.
luckily	By good fortune. Luckily they didn t recognize me.
married	Married people. We invited several young marrieds.
politely	In a respectful and considerate manner. He waited politely for me to ask questions.
receptive	Able to absorb liquid (not repellent. The institution was receptive to new ideas.
recognize	Acknowledge the existence, validity, or legality of. Countries which recognized East Germany.
salutation	An act of honor or courteous recognition. We greeted them but no one returned our salutations.
salute	Make a formal salute to. A terrible stench saluted our nostrils.
smile	Express with a smile. He smiled at Shelley.
thankfully	Used to express pleasure or relief at a fortunate outcome. He accepted thankfully my apologies.
welcome	The state of being welcome. The news will be most welcome to those whose jobs will now be safeguarded.
welcoming	Behaving in a polite or friendly way to a guest or new arrival. A welcoming smile.
willingly	Readily; of one’s own free will. She went willingly.