greet
Say hello to
To greet is to acknowledge someone's arrival or presence, typically with words, gestures, or both: She greeted him with a warm smile.
A greeting can be formal or casual—a handshake, a wave, a simple hello.
Things that greet you are the first things you encounter: The smell of coffee greeted us as we entered.
Oscillating motion through medium
- handshakeMutual palm-gripping gesture
- bowRespectful forward inclination
- hugTight, affectionate clasp
- nodBrief head tilt
smile · embrace · kiss · fistbump · curtsy · namaste · clasp · wink
Informal spoken salutation
- howdyInformal rural greeting
- salutationsFormal words of welcome
- namasteRespectful Indian greeting
- bonjourFrench word for hello
shalom · hola · aloha · ciao · konnichiwa · salaam · privet · hallo
Act of receiving guests
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- receiveAccept something offered
- hostOne receiving guests
- usherOne who seats guests
arrival · homecoming · doorstep · threshold · embrace · open arms · red carpet · meet
Perceive as known
- noticeBecome aware of
- nodBrief head tilt
- tip hatRaise headwear in greeting
- saluteGestural sign of honor
hail · address · accost · call out · approach · make contact · signal · beckon
Heat you feel
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
- affabilityWarm, friendly disposition
- genialityWarmth of manner
- cordialitySincere friendly warmth
graciousness · courtesy · cheerfulness · pleasantness · approachability · kindness · charm · hospitality
wave
Oscillating motion through medium
nod · smile · embrace · kiss · fistbump · curtsy · namaste · clasp · wink · genuflect
hi
Informal spoken salutation
- howdyInformal rural greeting
- salutationsFormal words of welcome
- namasteRespectful Indian greeting
bonjour · shalom · hola · aloha · ciao · konnichiwa · salaam · privet · hallo · oi
reception
Act of receiving guests
- hospitalityGenerous treatment of guests
- receiveAccept something offered
- hostOne receiving guests
usher · arrival · homecoming · doorstep · threshold · embrace · open arms · red carpet · meet · visitor
recognize
Perceive as known
salute · hail · address · accost · call out · approach · make contact · signal · beckon · encounter
warmth
Heat you feel
- friendlinessWarm, welcoming disposition
- affabilityWarm, friendly disposition
- genialityWarmth of manner
cordiality · graciousness · courtesy · cheerfulness · pleasantness · approachability · kindness · charm · hospitality · amiability
military
Armed forces collectively
respect · flag · parade · attention · officer · comrade · formal · reveille · taps · salutation
- greeting cardsPaper sentiments for occasions
- season's greetingsGeneric winter festivity phrase
- meet and greetInformal introductory gathering
- holiday greetingsFestive expressions of goodwill
- warm greeting
- seasonal greetingsFestive well-wishes exchanged annually