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greet Synonyms
Another word for greet
Choosing another word for greet depends on context, so the 24 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To give a polite word or sign of welcome or recognition to someone when meeting.
Usage Example
"The receptionist stepped forward to welcome the visitors with a warm smile."
Strongest
welcome
Strong
salute
hail
acknowledge
address
receive
Weak
accost
• verb (Context 2)
To receive or react to a person, event, or statement in a specified manner.
Usage Example
"The mayor's announcement was greeted with enthusiastic applause from the audience."
Strongest
receive
meet
Strong
take
accept
treat
• verb (Context 3)
To become immediately apparent or perceptible to the senses of someone arriving.
Usage Example
"The rich aroma of freshly baked bread greeted us as soon as we opened the kitchen door."
Strongest
meet
Strong
strike
hit
assail
Weak
confront
• verb (Context 4)
To weep or shed tears; to lament.
Usage Example
"The lost child stood by the roadside, beginning to weep quietly in the rain."
Strongest
weep
cry
sob
Strong
lament
wail
bawl
blubber
Weak
whimper
mourn
Opposites of greet
The opposite of greet shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
ignore
snub
laugh
rejoice
shun
disregard
overlook
elude
Cite this Entry
Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Greet. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/greet