I bow to the boss in greeting, and he returns my bow with a nod.
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Greeting
/ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/
Synonyms for "greeting" (104 found)
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Closest matches (21)
Noun(7 words)
Interjection(1 words)
Strong matches (31)
complimentscrackcurtsydeclarationdevoirsdictumembraceexclamationexpressiongood wishesgreetingshailhand clasphand-clasphandshakehellohow-do-you-dohug
Verb(1 words)
compose a postcard
Adjective(1 words)
Interjection(1 words)
Related words (52)
Noun(21 words)
introintroductionintroductionsintroductory messagemessagemessieursmore welcomingmorningnotepleasantrysalaamsalaamingsalaamssalutationssalutessalutingwelcomewelcomeswelcomingwishes
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10 entriesacknowledgementacknowledgmentcommunicationcommunication actgesturemessageprotocol messagesocial actionspeech actsystem message
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10 entriesCollocations
6 entriescasual greetingformal greetinggreeting cardgreeting ritualseasonal greetingswarm greeting
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
4 entriesSample sentences
12 total sentences available.
Gentlemen, allow me to say a few words in greeting.
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The word that is known to anyone is a greeting.
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He doesn't know even the proper way of greeting people.
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