as in addresses
to acknowledge (someone) by means of spoken words
The host cheerfully greeted the party guests at the door.
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What first greets the visitor to this villa on the sea by Benitses are the extensive gardens and grounds.
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Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
Nielsen Dinwoodie, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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“Greets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/greets. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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