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A polite word or sign of welcome or recognition
“Theresa will be greatly missed by her many friends and neighbours as she always had a kind word and a greeting for everyone.”
A formal expression of goodwill, said on meeting or in a written message
“And I just realised I probably won't post again in 2001, so this is by way of being a New Year's greeting to all of you out there who read this.”
The act of shedding tears, typically from being emotional
The grasping of hands by two people as a form of greeting
Action of addressing a person or thing
Crying or inclined to cry
Present participle for to acknowledge the presence of with a greeting
“It is wonderful when strangers greet me in the street and start chatting.”
Present participle for to welcome, typically in a friendly manner
“Sometimes he would dress in a black broadcloth, a fine faded waistcoat, and a high top hat to greet his guests.”
Present participle for to receive or respond to in a specified manner
“That would be one scientific breakthrough that I would greet with open arms.”
Present participle for to cry and sniff in a feeble or fretful way
Present participle for to bestow a thought, gesture or greeting
Present participle for to acknowledge the validity or legality of something
(respond to) Present participle for to speak or write in reaction to a question, or to another reaction
Present participle for to touch or press with the lips, usually as a sign of affection
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