4
good wishes(noun, expression, welcome, welcoming, salutation)
4
gratitude(noun, honor, respect, notice, approval)
4
nod(noun, welcome, signal, wave, permission)
4
recognition(noun, respect, welcome, gathering, courtesy)
4
respects(noun, welcome, courtesy, welcoming, salutation)
4
saluting
3
acknowledging(noun, verb, respect, credit, acknowledgment)
3
admission(noun, respect, credit, acknowledgment, thanks)
3
ahoy(expression, salutation)
3
answer(noun, wave, nod, salutation)
3
approaching(verb, appealing)
3
gathering(verb, welcome, meeting, delivery, receipt)
3
greet
3
handshake(noun, grasp, shake, grip, acceptance)
3
morning(expression, salutation)
3
note(noun, welcome, welcoming, salutation)
3
noticing(noun, verb, respect, credit, acknowledgment)
3
rendezvous
2
affirmation(signal, permission)
2
bow(noun, signal, address, wave, recognition)
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