GREETING Synonyms
There are 7 hypernyms of the word greeting. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| hail | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents • many objects thrown forcefully through the air • enthusiastic greeting verb • praise vociferously • be a native of • call for • greet enthusiastically or joyfully • precipitate as small ice particles | ||||||
| hello | ||||||
noun • an expression of greeting | ||||||
| hi | ||||||
noun • an expression of greeting • a state in the United States in the central Pacific on the Hawaiian Islands | ||||||
| howdy | ||||||
noun • an expression of greeting | ||||||
| reception | nounn | |||||
noun • the manner in which something is greeted • a formal party of people; as after a wedding • quality or fidelity of a received broadcast • the act of receiving • (American football) the act of catching a pass in football | ||||||
| salutation | nounn | |||||
noun • an act of honor or courteous recognition • (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting) • word of greeting used to begin a letter | ||||||
| welcome | adverb, nounadv, n | |||||
adjective • giving pleasure or satisfaction or received with pleasure or freely granted noun • the state of being welcome • a greeting or reception verb • accept gladly • bid welcome to; greet upon arrival • receive someone, as into one's house | ||||||
| hailing | verbv | |||||
noun • precipitation of ice pellets when there are strong rising air currents • many objects thrown forcefully through the air • enthusiastic greeting verb • praise vociferously • be a native of • call for • greet enthusiastically or joyfully • precipitate as small ice particles | ||||||
| saluting | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
noun • an act of honor or courteous recognition • a formal military gesture of respect • an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat verb • propose a toast to • greet in a friendly way • express commendation of • become noticeable • honor with a military ceremony, as when honoring dead soldiers • recognize with a gesture prescribed by a military regulation; assume a prescribed position | ||||||
| good day | ||||||
noun • a farewell remark | ||||||
| recognise | verbv | |||||
verb • show approval or appreciation of • grant credentials to • detect with the senses • express greetings upon meeting someone • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for • be fully aware or cognizant of • perceive to be the same • accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority | ||||||
| recognize | verbv | |||||
verb • accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority • be fully aware or cognizant of • detect with the senses • perceive to be the same • grant credentials to • express greetings upon meeting someone • express obligation, thanks, or gratitude for • exhibit recognition for (an antigen or a substrate) • show approval or appreciation of | ||||||
