Greeting vs. Wishing — What's the Difference?

Greeting is an act of communication in which human beings intentionally make their presence known to each other, to show attention to, and to suggest a type of relationship (usually cordial) or social status (formal or informal) between individuals or groups of people coming in contact with each other. Greetings are sometimes used just prior to a conversation or to greet in passing, such as on a sidewalk or trail.

A feeling that one would like to have or do something or to see something happen; a desire, longing, or strong inclination for a specific thing.

A word or gesture of welcome or salutation.

An expression of a desire, longing, or strong inclination

A conventional phrase used to start a letter or conversation or otherwise to acknowledge a person's arrival or presence.

An expression of desire for the happiness or success of another

(uncountable) The action of the verb to greet.

Something desired or longed for

Present participle of greet

To long for; want.

Expression of kindness or joy; salutation at meeting; a compliment from one absent.

To feel or express a desire for

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

To order, entreat, or request

To desire (something bad) to happen to someone

To have or feel a desire

To express a wish.

Present participle of wish

The act of making a wish.

A specific feeling of desire;