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
exchange
The delegates shook hands and exchanged greetings
acknowledge, respond to, return
I said 'Good morning!' , but she didn't return the greeting
ignore

PREP

in ~
He held out his hand in greeting

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

GREETING + NOUN

card