salutation
salutations
A salutation is a greeting, whether it's "Dear sir" in a letter or "Hey there!" in person.
The expression "Greetings and salutations!" contains two words meaning pretty much the same thing: A salutation is a form of greeting. In a letter, the salutation is the part that says "To whom it may concern" or "Dear John." When we talk, we give salutations like "hello," "hi there," "hey," and "welcome." Another more formal type of salutation gives honor to others — like a salute.
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(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
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synonyms:
greeting
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well-wishing
an expression of good will from one person to another
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compliments, regard, wish
(usually plural) a polite expression of desire for someone's welfare
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reception, response
the manner in which something is greeted
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hail
enthusiastic greeting
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kiss of peace, pax
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
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welcome
a greeting or reception
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salute
an act of greeting with friendly words and gestures like bowing or lifting the hat
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hello, hi, how-do-you-do, howdy, hullo
an expression of greeting
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good morning, morning
a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
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afternoon, good afternoon
a conventional expression of greeting or farewell
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military greeting, salute
a formal military gesture of respect
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calling card, card, visiting card
a printed or written greeting that is left to indicate that you have visited
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cordial reception, hospitality
kindness in welcoming guests or strangers
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inhospitality
unkind and inconsiderate welcome
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glad hand
a warm welcome; may be insincere
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acknowledgement, acknowledgment
a statement acknowledging something or someone
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an act of honor or courteous recognition
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synonyms:
salute
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credit, recognition
approval
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credit, recognition
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word of greeting used to begin a letter
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opening
the initial part of the introduction
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opening
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