Handshakes

Synonyms for "handshakes" (41 found)

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Closest matches (9)

accost act up to address agree to anything bob bow brown-nose court curry favor

Strong matches (12)

curtsy dance attendance on embrace fall all over fall over fawn upon greeting hail hand clasp hand-clasp

Noun(2 words)

handclasp handshaking

Related words (20)

hello how-do-you-do hug kiss make court to make up to nod pay court to play up to polish the apple run after salutation salute shine up to smile smile of recognition suck up to wave

Verb(1 words)

pump

Noun(1 words)

shake

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Sample sentences

4 total sentences available.

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The visitors were greeted with warm handshakes.

Source: tatoeba (19911)

I have one final piece of advice related to handshakes: Remember to smile.

Source: tatoeba (28512)

I have one last piece of advice related to handshakes: Don't forget to smile.

Source: tatoeba (2621009)

A painter-friend of his, who had been patiently watching his opportunity to get a word with him as he stood there exchanging handshakes, managed at last to get near enough for conversation.

Source: tatoeba (11557223)

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