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bow1 |
to bend the head or upper body forward in order to greet or take notice of someone. [2/3 definitions] |
greet |
When you greet someone, you show pleasure when you meet them or start a letter to them. [2/3 definitions] |
greeting |
words or actions used to greet others. [1/2 definitions] |
hail1 |
to welcome or greet. [2/4 definitions] |
hostess |
a woman whose job is to greet customers. [1/2 definitions] |
mix |
to meet and greet other people. [1/5 definitions] |
nod |
When you nod, you move your head up and down to greet or agree with someone. [1/4 definitions] |
receive |
to welcome or greet. [1/5 definitions] |
reception |
Your reception by other people is the way they greet you or welcome you. [1/4 definitions] |
receptionist |
an office worker employed primarily to greet visitors, take telephone calls, and answer routine questions. |
respect |
When you pay your respects to someone, you visit or greet them while showing honor and politeness. [1/7 definitions] |
salute |
to greet with an expression of respect or good will. [1/3 definitions] |
shake hands |
to take the hand of another person and move it up and down. People shake hands to greet each other or to show that they agree on something. |
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