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GREETED Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word greeted. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word greeted. (close relations)
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acknowledged
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• recognized or made known or admitted

adjective satellite

• generally accepted

addressed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• (of mail) marked with a destination

entertained
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• pleasantly occupied

received
verbv
adjective

• conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

adjective satellite

• widely accepted as true or worthy

accosted
verbv
verb

• speak to someone

• approach with an offer of sexual favors

embraced
verbv
noun

• the act of clasping another person in the arms (as in greeting or affection)

• the state of taking in or encircling

• a close affectionate and protective acceptance

verb

• include in scope; include as part of something broader; have as one's sphere or territory

• hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

• take up the cause, ideology, practice, method, of someone and use it as one's own

encountered
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a minor short-term fight

• a casual or unexpected convergence

• a casual meeting with a person or thing

• a hostile disagreement face-to-face

verb

• come together

• come upon, as if by accident; meet with

• be beset by

• experience as a reaction

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

hailed
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

hosted
verb, adverb, nounv, adv, n
noun

• a technical name for the bread used in the service of Mass or Holy Communion

• a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

• a vast multitude

• an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite; it does not benefit and is often harmed by the association

• a person who acts as host at formal occasions (makes an introductory speech and introduces other speakers)

• archaic terms for army

• any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event

• (medicine) recipient of transplanted tissue or organ from a donor

• the owner or manager of an inn

• (computer science) a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

verb

• be the host of or for

met
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

adjective satellite

• being precisely fitting and right

verb

• come together

• get together socially or for a specific purpose

• be adjacent or come together

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• collect in one place

• get to know; get acquainted with

• meet by design; be present at the arrival of

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

• experience as a reaction

• undergo or suffer

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

responded
verbv
verb

• show a response or a reaction to something

• react verbally

• respond favorably or as hoped

saluted
verbv
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

ushered
verbv
noun

• Irish prelate who deduced from the Bible that Creation occurred in the year 4004 BC (1581-1656)

• an official stationed at the entrance of a courtroom or legislative chamber

• someone employed to conduct others

verb

• take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

welcomed
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

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

Best Hypernyms For GREETED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for greeted, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
accost address communicate intercommunicate react respond
Phrases (1)
come up to

Alternatives for ACKNOWLEDGED

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