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| glad-hand |
(informal) to greet in a hearty but insincere manner. |
| greeting |
words or gestures used to greet or to convey a message of friendliness or respect. [1/3 definitions] |
| hail1 |
to salute or greet. [2/7 definitions] |
| hostess |
a woman employed by a restaurant, airline, or the like to greet or serve customers. [1/3 definitions] |
| hurrah |
to greet or encourage with cheers, as of "hurrah". [1/4 definitions] |
| receive |
to greet or react to in a particular manner. [1/10 definitions] |
| receiving line |
hosts and guests of honor who stand in a row to greet guests at formal gatherings, esp. weddings and receptions. |
| receptionist |
an office worker employed primarily to greet visitors, screen telephone calls, and answer routine questions. |
| salaam |
to greet with a salaam. [1/3 definitions] |
| salute |
to greet with an expression of respect, courtesy, or good will. [2/7 definitions] |
| to roll out the red carpet |
to greet in grand or impressive style. |
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