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greeting

The correct spelling is greeting.

How to pronounce greeting

verb

IPA: /ˈɡɹiːtɪŋ/

Say it like: Gree-tin-g

The correct spelling is greeting. To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet For example: "A brilliant dawn greeted her eyes as she looked out of the window."

Usage Examples

A brilliant dawn greeted her eyes as she looked out of the window.

It's polite to begin a letter with a greeting, but this practice is less common in email.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet
  2. 2.To arrive at or reach, or meet (talking of something which brings joy)
  3. 3.To accost; to address.
  4. 4.To meet and give salutations.
  5. 5.To be perceived by (somebody).

noun

  1. 1.A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.
  2. 2.The action of the verb to greet.

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