Greeting meaning : To welcome in a friendly manner, either in person or through another means e.g. writing or over the phone/internet To arrive at or reach, or meet (talking of something which brings joy) To accost; to address. To meet and give salutations. To be perceived by (somebody). To weep; to cry. A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence. The action of the verb to greet.