Collocations for greeting - noun
1. first words you say when you meet sb
ADJ.
formal, friendly, polite
VERB + GREETING
call (out), nod, shout, smile, wave
He jumped to his feet and called out a greeting. | They said nothing, but nodded a polite greeting.
He jumped to his feet and called out a greeting. | They said nothing, but nodded a polite greeting.
exchange
The delegates shook hands and exchanged greetings.
The delegates shook hands and exchanged greetings.
acknowledge, respond to, return
I said ‘Good morning!’, but she didn''t return the greeting.
I said ‘Good morning!’, but she didn''t return the greeting.
ignore
PREP.
in ~
He held out his hand in greeting.
He held out his hand in greeting.
2. greetings: good wishes
ADJ.
affectionate, personal, warm | birthday, Christmas, New Year, seasonal
VERB + GREETING
bring, extend, send (sb)
He brought Christmas greetings from the whole family. | We extend our greetings to you and thank you for listening to us.
He brought Christmas greetings from the whole family. | We extend our greetings to you and thank you for listening to us.
GREETING + NOUN
card