1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Greet.

2. (n.) Expression of kindness or joy; salutation at meeting; a compliment from one absent.

Parthian shot accost address affirmation allegation answer apostrophe assertion averment best wishes bob bow card comment compliments crack curtsy declaration devoirs dictum embrace exclamation expression good wishes greetings hail hand-clasp handshake hello how-do-you-do hug interjection kiss mention message nod note observation phrase position pronouncement question reception reflection regards remark respects salutation salute say saying sentence smile smile of recognition statement subjoinder thought utterance wave welcome word