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GREETING Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word greeting. (exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the word greeting. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For GREETING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for greeting, 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 HAIL

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