greeting
Pronunciation: [ˈgriːtɪŋ]
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Learn how to use greeting in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.
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She gave him a warm greeting when he arrived at the party.
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His lack of greeting made everyone feel uncomfortable.
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What kind of greeting do you usually use when you meet someone?
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I received a lovely greeting from my grandmother on my birthday.
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I forgot to send a greeting, and she was disappointed.
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Did you get any special greetings for the holidays?
How to pronounce greeting
Pronunciation: [ˈgriːtɪŋ]
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Context: “social interaction”
(verb) to say hello or welcome someone. It’s what you do when you want to be friendly to another person.
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They greeted their guests with smiles and warm hugs.
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He didn't greet his classmates when he walked into the room.
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How do you usually greet your friends?