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| ahoy |
a word used as a greeting to attract the attention of sailors on a ship. |
| card1 |
a small, thick piece of paper used for messages, such as a greeting card, or postcard. [1/4 definitions] |
| compliment |
(plural) a polite greeting. [1/3 definitions] |
| dear |
(capitalized) used as a greeting that begins a letter. [1/5 definitions] |
| form |
A form is one type of something. For example, swimming is a form of exercise. Waving is a form of greeting. A form is also a way or shape that something can be sometimes. For example, rolls are a form of bread. [1/9 definitions] |
| greeting |
A greeting is something you might say or do when you see a person you know, or when you meet someone for the first time. People often say hello, wave, or shake hands as a greeting. [1/2 definitions] |
| hail1 |
used to express a greeting or acclamation. [1/4 definitions] |
| hello |
a word used as a greeting, statement of surprise, or call for attention. [2 definitions] |
| nod |
to move the head up and down as to show greeting or approval. [1/4 definitions] |
| reception |
way of greeting or welcoming. [1/6 definitions] |
| respect |
(plural) a polite expression of greeting or esteem. [1/6 definitions] |
| respectful |
When people are respectful, they show respect or politeness. If your grandfather is a good person, for example, you are probably respectful to him because he is older than you and knows many things that you don't. You probably act in a good way when you are with him. If a thing is respectful, it shows respect or good manners, like a respectful greeting or a respectful silence. |
| shake |
to take the hand of another in greeting or congratulations. [2/10 definitions] |
| trick or treat |
used as a playful greeting and request while carrying out the Halloween tradition of trick or treat. [1/2 definitions] |
| valentine |
a greeting card or gift sent on Valentine's Day. [1/2 definitions] |
| warm |
Something that is warm is friendly or full of kindness or love. When you give someone a warm greeting, you give them a kind and friendly greeting. If we say that someone has a warm heart, we mean that they are a person who loves or cares about other people. [1/7 definitions] |
| welcome |
a warm or friendly greeting. [1/8 definitions] |
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